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Policy relating to regional and minority languages in Northern Ireland, including legislation on the Irish language, is in the main a devolved matter for the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive. The Government recognise the importance of respect, understanding and tolerance in relation to linguistic diversity, and are committed to working with the devolved Administration to support the protection and development of the Irish language in those policy areas which remain non-transferred, such as broadcasting. I have met, and will happily continue to meet, Irish language organisations to discuss language issues within our sphere of responsibility. |