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Posted on January 14, 2020January 6, 2021

Islands Policy Consultation ongoing in Ireland

The Irish Government is holding a public consultation on a new national policy for the country’s off-shore islands. An Tánaiste and the Minister for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands launched the consultation at an event in Sherkin Island.

Among the principle aims of the policy will be to ensure an equality of opportunity and service. The full document can be read here.

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