Ireland - 2012
Media: Are there positive measures for promoting or restrictions for minority and lesser used language in the media?
- Code:
- RED119
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
The national broadcaster, RTÉ, is obliged by its remit to support the Irish language. There is no provision in its remit or in legislation regarding non-native languages. |
| Qualitative Info |
Public Service Broadcasting Charter: “in reflecting the bilingual nature of Irish society, RTÉ shall actively support the use of the Irish language in everyday life through the production of suitable programming." |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Majority, National minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Inter-ethnic, Intra-ethnic |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Culture, Media, Internet, Integration - social cohesion, Daily life |
| External Url | http://www.rte.ie/about/organisation/psb.pdf |
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