State’s statistical agency did not recognise names with fadas in annual listings
The CSO said feedback was received that “highlighted the dissatisfaction of some Irish speakers that wanted fadas included in the data”
The failure by public bodies to recognise the correct spelling of citizens’ names and addresses makes up a sizeable portion of complaints made to the Coimisinéir Teanga each year. Activists say the failure by State agencies to recognise the correct spelling of Irish names highlights the structural and cultural inequalities faced by speakers of the language when interacting with State institutions.
The coimisinéir said it highlighted the need for the Government to amend the Official Languages Bill “in order to place a responsibility upon public bodies to facilitate the síneadh fada”.
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