Irish Language
The potential for the development of the arts, cultural and leisure sectors
in Ireland is immense. Recent political developments, particularly of an
all-island nature, could be underpinned by the inclusive and unique scope of
Irish arts and culture. Furthermore, a more integrated, imaginative and
innovative arts and culture policy could open up markets which generate
indigenous business and craft sectors and also serve as a dynamic to
reinvigorate Irish culture in general.
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Developing cultural and tourist industries in the context of economic
regeneration;
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Promoting Gaelic games and the Irish language in tourism;
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Archaeological heritage to be prioritised as a matter of urgency.
Expanding all-Ireland co-operation
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Encouraging an all-Ireland approach to the arts;
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Promoting tourism internationally as an all-Ireland destination with a
single agency to market tourism;
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Designating St Patrick's Day an all-Ireland public holiday.
Arts policy
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Arts Councils, North and South, should work for better co-operation in
project co-ordination and strategic development;
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Community arts provide individual development and community empowerment
and should be given a special designation within arts and culture policy
and budgeted accordingly;
Irish Language development
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Irish-language newspapers should be expanded with support of government
funding;
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All public authorities and public buildings shoperate a bilingual policy;
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Provision of two-way translation and translation staff in elected chambers;
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Increased funding for Foras na Gaeilge.
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