Irish language on the agenda as Ahern goes to Madrid

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Series Details 28.4.05
Publication Date 28/04/2005
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Dublin's request for Irish to be recognised as an official language of the EU is on the agenda as Taoiseach Bertie Ahern travelled to Madrid 28 April 2005 to meet Spanish premier, Jose Luis Zapatero. The Taoiseach recently told the Dàil that while Spain does not oppose the Irish request the Spanish are insisting that it's 'regional' languages must also be given greater recognition by the EU.

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