Ulster Scots

The St Andrews Agreement (2006) states ‘The Government firmly believes in the need to enhance and develop the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture and will support the incoming executive in taking this forward’

The Northern Ireland (St Andrews Agreement) Act 2006 places a duty on the Executive to adopt a strategy setting out how it proposes to develop the Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture.

Government has been working with the Ulster-Scots Agency to produce proposals for projects and initiatives that would give effect to this commitment.

Current Issues

St Andrews Agreement
- ~ Irish Language Act
- ~ Ulster Scots
Irish Language Broadcast Fund
Ulster Scots Academy - Public Consultation Document
Gaeltacht Quarter
European Charter
- ~ Charter Guidance
- ~ Minutes of ICIG
Sign Languages
CAL Committee Brief - Indigenous Language Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
- ~ English Version
- ~ Irish Version

Information

Translation Services

Associated Bodies

Ulster Scots Agency
Foras na Gaeilge
Colmcille
North/South Ministerial Council

Links

British Irish Council
Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission
RNID
British Deaf Association.
Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People.
Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association.
NSMC Border People

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