An Coimisinéir Teanga
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Role of An Coimisinéir Teanga
An Coimisinéir Teanga is appointed by the President of Ireland on the advice of the government following a resolution passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas recommending the appointment. Seán Ó Cuirreáin was formally appointed as the first Coimisinéir Teanga on 23 February 2004 under the Official Languages Act.
He was reappointed in a similar manner for a second 6 year term on 23 February 2010.
The functions and powers of An Coimisinéir Teanga are specified in the Act and he is completely independent in his role as An Coimisinéir Teanga.
Functions of An Coimisinéir Teanga
Powers of An Coimisinéir Teanga
Responsibilities of the Minister & An Coimisinéir Teanga
The Role of An Coimisinéir Teanga
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Contact us via the Complaints Form or by phone at Lo-call number
1890 504006
An Coimisinéir Teanga
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Co. na Gaillimhe
Phone: (091) 504006
Fax: (091) 504036
eolas@coimisineir.ie.
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