Foras na Gaeilge
public body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language
Foras na Gaeilge (Irish pronunciation: [ˈfˠɔɾˠəsˠ n̪ˠə ˈɡeːlʲɟə]; abbreviated as FnaG) is a public organisation that promotes the Irish language in the island of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Formation | 2 December 1999 |
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Type | Executive agency |
Legal status | Intergovernmental implementation body |
Purpose | Promotion of the Irish language throughout Ireland |
Headquarters | Dublin and Belfast |
Region served | Ireland |
Official language | Irish |
CEO | Seán Ó Coinn |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Parent organisation | The North/South Language Body |
Staff | 57 |
Website | Foras na Gaeilge |