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Language Body board members named printable version
12 Dec 2015: posted by the editor - Ireland
The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) at a meeting held in plenary format in Armagh on 11 December announced the members of the Language Body who will represent the southern jurisdiction for the next four years.
The Language Body is a north south implementation body composed of two separate agencies, Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency, (Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch). Foras na Gaeilge has 16 board members and the Ulster-Scots Agency has 8 board members. Appointments are made on a 50:50 basis by the two jurisdictions, north and south.
The new board memebers are:
Foras na Gaeilge
Seosamh Mac Donnchadha (Chair), Former Chief Executive, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, current board member of Foras na Gaeilge.
An Dr Deirdre Ní Chiardubháin, School Principal, Scoil Bhríde, Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Seán Micheál Ó Domhnaill, Former School Principal, Ardara, Co. Donegal, current board member of Foras na Gaeilge.
Gráinne McElwain, Freelance Producer/Presenter/Journalist, Co. Galway.
Seán Ó hArgáin, School Principal, Gaelscoil Osraí, Kilkenny.
Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh, TV & radio presenter, Dublin.
Seán Ó Coisdealbha, Chief Executive, Muintearas, Co. Galway.
Alma Kavanagh, School Principal, Rathmullan primary school, Co. Donegal.
Ulster-Scots Agency
Freddie Kettle (Vice-chair), Businessman, Co. Cavan.
Val O’Kelly, Social Science and Social Work Graduate, Co. Donegal. Current board member of the Ulster-Scots Agency.
Allen McAdam, Businessman and Rural Development Consultant, Co. Monaghan.
Ida Fisher, Former project officer, Donegal County Council. Current board member of the Ulster-Scots Agency.Tags: Language Body
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