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With lack of agreement on an Irish Language Act, we examine how the language acts work in Scotland and WalesWith lack of agreement on an Irish Language Act, we examine how the language acts work in Scotland and Wales

Released On: 13 Feb 2018

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Experts in Gaelic and Welsh language acts, Conradh na Gaeilge, and Jim Allister discuss.

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