Editing Conradh na Gaeilge (section)

== Contemporary campaigns for language rights ==
Conradh na Gaeilge, in alliance with other groups such as [[Gluaiseacht Chearta Siabhialta na Gaeltachta|Gluaiseacht Chearta Sibhialta na Gaeltachta]], was instrumental in the community campaigns which led to the creation of [[RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta]] (1972), [[Údarás na Gaeltachta]] (1980), and [[TG4]] (1996). The organisation successfully campaigned for the enactment of the Official Languages Act, 2003 which gave greater statutory protection to Irish speakers and created the position of {{lang|ga|[[An Coimisinéir Teanga]]}} (the Languages Commissioner). Conradh na Gaeilge was among the principal organisations responsible for co-ordinating the successful campaign to make Irish an [[Languages of the European Union|official language of the European Union]].<ref>[http://www.gaeilge.ie/foras/news/article.asp?id=136 ''Cinneadh an AE: Céim fhíorthábhachtach stairiúil don Ghaeilge, go hidirnáisiúnta agus in Éirinn''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070322183055/http://www.gaeilge.ie/foras/news/article.asp?id=136 |date=22 March 2007 }} (Irish language) ''Foras na Gaeilge'' press release, 13 June 2005.</ref>

[[File:Conradh na Gaeilge Baile Átha Cliath 2006.jpg|thumb|right|Conradh na Gaeilge, Dublin]]

In 2008 during the presidency of Dáithí Mac Cárthaigh, Conradh na Gaeilge adopted a new constitution reverting to its pre 1915 non-political stance restating its aim as that of an Irish-speaking Ireland {{lang|ga|"Is í aidhm na hEagraíochta an Ghaeilge a athréimniú mar ghnáththeanga na hÉireann"}} ("It is the aim of the Organisation to reinstate the Irish language as the everyday language of Ireland") and dropping any reference to Irish freedom.

In recent years Conradh na Gaeilge has remained central to campaigns to protect language rights throughout Ireland. This strategy encompasses the promotion of increased investment in Gaeltacht areas,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cnag.ie/ga/nuacht/r%C3%A1itis-nuachta/729-plean-infheist%C3%ADochta-le-1,160-post-a-chruth%C3%BA-deiseanna-%C3%BAs%C3%A1idte-gaeilge-don-phobal-%C3%A1-nochtadh-inniu.html|title=Plean Infheistíochta Le 1,160+ Post A Chruthú & Deiseanna Úsáidte Gaeilge don Phobal Á Nochtadh Inniu|website=Conradh na Gaeilge|language=ga-ie|access-date=2017-09-30}}</ref> advocacy for increased provision of state services through Irish,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cnag.ie/en/news/585-irish-language-rights-on-the-elections%E2%80%99-agenda.html|title=Irish-Language Rights On The Elections' Agenda |website=Conradh na Gaeilge|access-date=2017-09-30}}</ref> the development of Irish language hubs in urban areas, and the Acht Anois campaign for the enactment of an [[Irish Language Act]] to protect the language in [[Northern Ireland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cnag.ie/en/get-involved/current-campaigns/irish-language-act.html|title=Irish-Language Act|website=Conradh na Gaeilge|access-date=2017-09-30}}</ref>

The decision of the [[Democratic Unionist Party]] to resist a stand-alone [[Irish Language Act]], in part by insisting on compensating provisions for [[Ulster Scots dialect|Ulster Scots]], became one of the principal, publicly acknowledged, sticking points in the three years of on and off again negotiations required to restore the [[Northern Ireland Executive|power-sharing executive]] in 2020.<ref name="independent">{{cite news |last1=Kelly |first1=Ben |date=30 April 2019 |title=Why is there no government in Northern Ireland? |language=en |work=The Independent |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/northern-ireland-talks-latest-power-sharing-deal-stormont-sinn-fein-dup-a8893096.html |url-status=live |accessdate=23 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112193941/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/northern-ireland-talks-latest-power-sharing-deal-stormont-sinn-fein-dup-a8893096.html |archive-date=12 November 2019}}</ref> The 2020 [[New Decade, New Approach]] agreement promised both the Irish language and Ulster-Scots new Commissioners to "support" and "enhance" their development but does not accord them equal legal status.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 2020 |title=New Decade, New Approach |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/856998/2020-01-08_a_new_decade__a_new_approach.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110214927/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/856998/2020-01-08_a_new_decade__a_new_approach.pdf |archive-date=10 January 2020 |access-date=25 April 2020 |website=assets.publishing.service.gov.uk |pages=15–16}}</ref> While Ulster Scots was to be recognised as a regional or minority language for the "encouragement" and "facilitation" purposes of Part II of the [[European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages]], provision for Irish was to meet the more stringent Part III obligations in respect of education, media and administration.<ref>''New Decade, New Approach'', 2020. p. 49</ref>

In 2022, with unionist protest against the [[Northern Ireland Protocol]] having resulted in a further suspension of devolved government, the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|United Kingdom Parliament]] incorporated the language provisions of ''New Decade, New Approach'' in the [[Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022|Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ainsworth |first=Paul |date=2022-12-06 |title='Historic milestone' passed as Irish language legislation becomes law |url=https://www.irishnews.com/news/2022/12/06/news/_historic_milestone_passed_as_irish_language_legislation_becomes_law-2932333/ |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=The Irish News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 December 2022 |title=Language and identity laws could spell significant change |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-63923308 |via=www.bbc.com}}</ref> The president of the Conradh na Gaeilge, Paula Melvin,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paula Melvin elected new President of Conradh na Gaeilge, bringing to close the 5 year term of Dr Niall Comer. Conradh na Gaeilge warmly welcomes first female President of the organisation since 1994-5. - Conradh na Gaeilge {{!}} Ar son phobal na Gaeilge |url=https://cnag.ie/en/news/1535-paula-melvin-elected-new-president-of-conradh-na-gaeilge,-bringing-to-close-the-5-year-term-of-dr-niall-comer-conradh-na-gaeilge-warmly-welcomes-first-female-president-of-the-organisation-since-1994-5.html |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=cnag.ie}}</ref> hailed the passing of the legislation, but said the bill was "not our final destination". The organisation would turn its attention to both implementing and to strengthening the legislation: "painful experience with the British government has taught us to take nothing for granted".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ainsworth |first=Paul |date=2022-12-06 |title='Historic milestone' passed as Irish language legislation becomes law |url=https://www.irishnews.com/news/2022/12/06/news/_historic_milestone_passed_as_irish_language_legislation_becomes_law-2932333/ |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=The Irish News |language=en}}</ref>