Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Recognition of Ulster Scots as a national minority and funding for An Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge, the Irish Language Investment Fund

25 May 2022 · Northern Ireland Office

Proposed by Brandon Lewis Con Great Yarmouth

Religion & FaithScotlandWales

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government officially recognises Ulster Scots as a national minority under the Council of Europe Framework Convention.
  • The Government is committing 4 million to An Ciste Infheistochta Gaeilge, the Irish Language Investment Fund.
  • The funding and recognition aim to support cultural and linguistic diversity in the United Kingdom.

Issue summary

The UK Government officially recognises Ulster Scots as a national minority and announces funding for the Irish Language Investment Fund.

Action requested

The Government is committing £4 million to An Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge, the Irish Language Investment Fund, and officially recognising Ulster Scots as a national minority under the Council of Europe Framework Convention.

Key facts

  • The UK Government has recognised Ulster Scots as a national minority.
  • £4 million funding is being provided to An Ciste Infheistíochta Gaeilge.
  • This announcement delivers on two commitments in the New Decade, New Approach agreement.
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