Gaeilge / Irish Language
[…]recent years, and furthermore the USI commits to supporting all campaign efforts to retain and restore the teaching of academic subjects through the Irish language. Congress notes: That under the 1929 University College, Galway Act NUIG has a special responsibility towards teaching in the native language. While it is no longer a requirement of the University to give priority to Irish speakers when recruiting academic staff, it is none the less required to support, promote and expand on the teaching of academic subjects through Irish. Congress therefore mandates: The USI Oifigeach na Gaeilge to campaign on this issue and to […]