Dublin City Council is holding its monthly meeting completely in Irish for the first time ever this evening.
The idea was put forward by Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste to coincide with Seachtain na Gaeilge this week.
According to the last Census, over 160 thousand people living in Dublin can speak Irish, something the council is aiming to engage with more.
Mayor de Róiste has praised the work of Gaelscoileanna in helping to facilitate the growth of Irish speaking in the capital.
There are currently 42 Irish-medium primary schools (Gaelscoileanna) and 11 Irish-medium post-primary schools (Gaelcholáistí) in Dublin.
Speaking ahead of tonight's council meeting the Lord Mayor said:
"This is an important message to send to all Dubliners, that regardless of your level of fluency, there is a part to play particularly in Seachtain na Gaeilge. I'm really looking forward to tonight's meeting as I think it demonstrates to all Dubliners the importance of the language."
Beidh cruinniú míosúil na comhairle ar siúl as Gaeilge tráthnóna inniu. Ag tosú ag 6:15pm, is féidir leat féachaint ar an gcruinniú anseo: https://t.co/tVHHsb8US2 pic.twitter.com/SjcVWHiwOv
— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil) March 4, 2024
