The campaign group has secured the legal right to challenge the Stormont Executive's alleged failure to implement an Irish language strategy. Conradh na Gaeilge was granted High Court leave to seek a judicial review amid claims the administration is in breach of a statutory duty.
The organisation wants a judge to make an order for the Executive to adopt a blueprint for enhancing and protecting the language's development. A 20-year strategy for Irish was published last year following consultation by former Culture Minister Carál ní Chuilín.
According to Conradh na Gaeilge's case the failure to implement a plan covering the period 2015-2035 represents an unlawful failure to comply with the 1998 Northern Ireland Act.
Lawyers for the body also contend that the government is committed to implementing a European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Outside court Conradh na Gaeilge's general secretary, Julian de Spainn, urged the Executive to implement the strategy rather than prolonging the legal action.
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