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| Formation | 2 December 1999; 25 years ago (1999-12-02) |
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| Type | Executive agency |
| Legal status | Intergovernmental implementation body |
| Purpose | Promotion of theIrish language throughoutIreland |
| Headquarters | Dublin andBelfast |
Region served | Ireland |
Official language | Irish |
CEO | Seán Ó Coinn |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Parent organisation | The North/South Language Body |
| Staff | 57[when?] |
| Website | Foras na Gaeilge |
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Foras na Gaeilge ([ˈfˠɔɾˠəsˠn̪ˠəˈɡeːlʲɟə], "Irish Institute";FnaG) is a public body responsible for the promotion of theIrish language throughout the island ofIreland, including both theRepublic of Ireland andNorthern Ireland. It was set up on 2 December 1999, assuming the roles of the Irish language boardBord na Gaeilge (including the book distributorÁisíneacht Dáiliúchan Leabhar), the publisherAn Gúm, and the terminological committeeAn Coiste Téarmaíochta, all three of which had formerly been state bodies of theIrish government.
TheNorth South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (1998), to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland. The Language Body (consisting of two agencies i.e. Foras na Gaeilge and theUlster-Scots Agency) was one of sixNorth South Implementation Bodies which were set up and operate on an all-island basis. While having a clear operational remit, all operate under the overall policy direction of the North South Ministerial Council, with clear accountability lines back to the council and to the Oireachtas and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
An Gúm, which previously published Irish language books for theDepartment of Education, became part of Foras na Gaeilge following its formation in 1999.[1] Foras na Gaeilge is also involved in publishing dictionaries.[2]
Saol (meaning 'life'), also known asSaol na Gaeilge,[3] was afreeIrish-language monthly newspaper that was funded by Foras na Gaeilge.[4][5] First published in 1988 and based inDublin,[6][7] as of 2001 it was edited by Colm Ó Torna.[4]
An Gúm [..] was part of the Department of Education until Foras na Gaeilge was set up in 1999 when its functions transferred
Saol na Gaeilge, f/ch Foras na Gaeilge [..] Maoiniú : Foras na Gaeilge
SAOL Dublin. Free. Monthly [..] 1988- . Irish language monthly
Published / Created: Baile Átha Cliath : Saol, c 1988 - 2010
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