Government reversal follows ‘strong public support’ for Coimisinéir Teanga
Decision not to proceed with proposed amalgamation with Ombudsman follows consideration of public consultation
Public opposition to the Government’s plan to merge the office of An Coimisinéir Teanga (Irish Language Commissioner) with that of the Ombudsman fed into the decision to reverse the planned move, according to a Government document published yesterday.
As with other Ombudsman offices, the position of An Coimisinéir Teanga is appointed by the President on the advice of the government following a resolution passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas. The Coimisinéir’s office is charged with monitoring compliance by public bodies with the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003.