Oifig na Gaeilge
The primary aim of the Irish Office is to support Council staff in providing services through Irish for the people of Kerry.
This is done through our Irish Language Schemes in accordance with the Official Languages Act 2003, and the Kerry County Development Plan 2009-2015.
With the current embargo on staff recruitment, Irish speakers included, the Irish Office provides comprehensive language training over many years which aims to enable staff to provide customers with a service through Irish. These include…
European Certificate in Irish (TEG) including examination and accreditation from University of Ireland, Maynooth, from beginners to upper intermediate.
A specialised Services through Irish programme to help staff deliver services through Irish to the public in Kerry.
The implementation of Kerry local Authorities Irish Language Schemes.
Funding in part with Foras na Gaeilge via the Féilte le Gaeilge bursary, to encourage Irish language events at festivals in Kerry.
Irish Course for Council Tenants in the Gaeltacht in conjunction with the Housing Department, and with the support of Údarás na Gaeltachta and Kerry Education Services. Cork University of Ireland run the course in Dún Chíomháin, in the West Kerry Gaeltacht.
Support for various organisations and groups to promote the acquisition, enrichment and use of Irish in Kerry .
A simultaneous translation service for public meetings in the Gaeltacht, including An Daingean Electoral Area Meetings.
Irish language proofing of County Council and Town Councils’ signs, leaflets and forms. Irish language proofing of any translation work carried out by the Nominated Irish Officers.
Support the Nominated Irish Officers in providing Services through Irish to our customers.
Liaise with the Office of the Coimisinéir Teangan regarding complaints from the public in relation to our Irish Language commitments.
Business through Irish
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The public can do their business through Irish with the staff at… |
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An Daingean Library |
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An Daingean Area Office |
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Oifig na Gaeilge |
Business through Irish with nominated staff
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The public can do their business through Irish with nominated members of staff at… |
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Tralee Library |
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Cahirsiveen Area Office |
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Castle Island Area Office |
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Motor Tax Office |
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Water Services Department |
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Environmental Services Department |
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The Planning Department |
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The Roads Department |
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The Housing Department |
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The Income Department |
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The Financial Department |
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The Human Resources Department |
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Tralee Town Council |
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Killarney Town Council |
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Register of Electors |
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Higher Education Grants |
The public can do on-line business through Irish at gaeilge@ciarrai.ie
A planning enquiry GIS on-line programme has now been developed through Irish by Kerry County Council in partnership with other Local Authorities agus will be available for the public to use from the beginning of 2011.
