Equality Obligations - Regional or Minority Languages

European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages

On 2nd March 2000, the UK Government signed up to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. This Charter is an international convention designed to protect and promote regional and minority languages. The Department now has an obligation to meet commitments made in the Charter Guidance issued, in respect of Irish and Ulster Scots.

Should you wish to conduct business with the Department using Irish or Ulster Scots, a voicemail system is in operation on 028 90258971 for Irish and 028 90258924 for Ulster Scots.

A copy of the Revised Guidance on the Charter issued by DCAL under Revised Charter Guidance this page includes downloadable copies of the following.

• The Department's Code of Courtesy for Ulster Scots(169KB)
• The Department's Codes of Courtesy in Ulster Scots(145KB)
• The Department's Codes of Courtesy for Irish(173KB)
• The Department's Codes of Courtesy in Irish(191KB)