The Irish language has been included on the European Elections website for the first time.
Martina Anderson
The move has been welcomed by Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson who has campaigned for Gaeilge to be included on the site .
Ms Anderson said: “Since taking up the role of MEP I have lobbied the Commission to have Gaeilge, as one of the official languages of the EU, given equal recognition with all other official languages.”
She concluded: “The inclusion of Gaeilge on the EU Elections website is a first and I welcome it and hope that this is an indication that our native language will finally be given equal status in the working life of the EU Institutions alongside all others.”
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