Foras na Gaeilge
Foras na Gaeilge ([ˈfˠɔɾˠəsˠ n̪ˠə ˈɡeːlʲɟə], "Irish Institute"; FnaG) is a public body responsible for the promotion of the Irish language throughout the island of Ireland, including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It was set up on 2 December 1999, assuming the roles of the Irish language board Bord na Gaeilge (including the book distributor Áisíneacht Dáiliúchan Leabhar), the publisher An Gúm, and the terminological committee An Coiste Téarmaíochta, all three of which had formerly been state bodies of the Irish government.
| Formation | 2 December 1999 |
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| Type | Executive agency |
| Legal status | Intergovernmental implementation body |
| Purpose | Promotion of the Irish language throughout Ireland |
| Headquarters | Dublin and Belfast |
Region served | Ireland |
Official language | Irish |
CEO | Seán Ó Coinn |
Main organ | Board of directors |
Parent organisation | The North/South Language Body |
Staff | 57 |
| Website | Foras na Gaeilge |
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