AQO 1605/17-22 Oral question to the First Minister and deputy First Minister
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister when the legislation will be brought forward for the creation of the Irish Language and Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioners, as outlined in part 2, paragraph 27 of New Decade, New Approach.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 11 February 2021
- Answered
- Oral
- After due date
- Tabled
- 11 February 2021
- Answer due by
- 22 February 2021
- Answered
- 3 March 202120 days after tabling
- Department
- The Executive Office
- Priority question
- No
Answer
We are committed to the development and implementation of the rights, language and identity proposals contained in New Decade, New Approach.
Our Officials continue with the preparatory work, to legislate for core elements of the ‘Rights, Language and Identity’ Framework contained in New Decade, New Approach.
It is our intention to progress these proposals during this mandate and to create the relevant bodies as quickly as possible thereafter.
The delivery of these priorities will be important in building our shared future based on mutual respect and parity of esteem.
We will keep the Assembly updated on progress.