Policy

Policy aim

Brief description

Contact person

Proposals for an Ulster Scots Academy

The establishment of a fully functioning Ulster Scots Academy

The proposals set out recommendations for the establishment of an Ulster Scots Academy including governance, staffing, location and business plan

Michelle Connor, USAIG

Secretariat

Tel: 028 9182 7237

Draft Strategy for Sport and Physical Recreation, 2007 – 2017

To promote and develop sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland over the next 10 years

Policy sets out:

·        A 10 year vision for sport and physical recreation in Northern Ireland;

·        Government’s commitment;

·        Targets to be achieved;

·        Actions for achieveing the targets; and

·        A framework and costs of implementing strategy.

Ciaran Mee

Sports Branch

Tel: 028 90258950

Ciaran.mee@dcalni.gov.uk

Irish Language Legislation

Proposed legislation aims to enhance and promote the status of the Irish language in the provision of public services in Northern Ireland

Consultation on draft indicative clauses based mainly on a language scheme model, the creation of an Irish Language Commissioner, and provision for a person to use Irish in legal proceedings in courts and tribunals subject to the provision of notice and the interests of justice.  Deadline for responses 5.00pm Tuesday 5^th June 2007.

Copies of the consultation paper in English and Irish can be obtained from the DCAL website www.dcalni.gov.uk, or by contacting Niall McRory on 028 90 254275 or by email Niall.McRory@dcalni.gov.uk