Official Languages Act 2003

Establishment of Oifig Choimisinéir na dTeangacha Oifigiúla.

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20. —(1) There is established an office to be known as Oifig Choimisinéir na dTeangacha Oifigiúla and the holder of the office shall be known as An Coimisinéir Teanga and is referred to in this Act as the Commissioner.

(2) The Commissioner shall be independent in the performance of his or her functions.

(3) The appointment of a person to be the Commissioner shall be made by the President on the advice of the Government following a resolution passed by Dáil Éireann and by Seanad Éireann recommending the appointment of the person.

(4) The provisions of the Second Schedule shall have effect in relation to the Commissioner.

Annotations:

Editorial Notes:

E10

Power pursuant to section and sch. 2 exercised (23.02.2004) by An Choimisinéara Teanga Superannuation Scheme 2009 (S.I. No. 580 of 2009), art. 2.

E11

Power pursuant to section and sch. 2 exercised (23.02.2004) by An Choimisinéara Teanga Contributory Pension Scheme for Spouses and Children 2009 (S.I. No. 579 of 2009), art. 2.