Irish Speaking Given Boost By DCAL Minister

Irish Speaking Given Boost By DCAL Minister

Following the launch of the LIOFA Irish speaking programme, DCAL Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has issued a letter expressing her personal delight at the success of the scheme which has been well subscribed to.
11 Eanáir 2012
A chairde
"Go raibh maith agat as clárú le haghaidh dhúshlán Líofa 2015 agus ba mhaith liom an deis seo a thapú le bliain úr faoi shéan a ghuí libh.
"Since the launch in the Assembly, I am delighted to say that we have already exceeded the target of 1000, with over 1300 people taking up the challenge.
"I am attending two classes every week myself and I can appreciate just how challenging it is and I know that the commitment needs to be carried on outside the classroom.
"I have been heartened by the response to Líofa and it helps me with my own learning to know that there are so many others engaged in the same challenge. I have great support and motivation at home as I am the only non-Irish speaker in my house, and that includes my grandchildren.
"Over the next few months I will be developing the website to offer opportunities to share experiences and assess our progress. Lots of people have made Líofa their New Year’s Resolution and I want to continue to encourage them throughout the year. I plan to hold further events across the north and to continue to keep in regular contact with all of you.
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