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The Public Love the Idea of Means Testing and Cutting Benefits … But!

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 9, 2015 - 2:23pm

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The Public Love the Idea of Means Testing and Cutting Benefits … But!

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

THE PUBLIC LOVE THE IDEA OF MEANS TESTING AND CUTTING BENEFITS BUT!

On of the most radical proposals being pursued by the Manx government at present is a plan to reform Welfare and Pensions.

Democratic Voice for Brittany - ACB44

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on March 9, 2015 - 12:32pm

This interesting article comes from the Breton website 7SEIZH. It looks at the work of the ACB44 (agence culterelle bretonne) based in Nantes, Brittany. In particular it focuses on the questions that are being put to candidates standing in Loire-Atlantique ahead of the forthcoming elections in regard to support for Breton culture and history in the Loire-Atlantique.

Plan for sustainable living launched on Mannin

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Submitted by Alastair Kneale on March 9, 2015 - 10:45am

A plan to develop the Isle of Man (Mannin) into an example of sustainable living has been officially launched. The EcoVannin initiative, is a joint venture between environmental groups, local businesses and Government departments. The aim is to encourage cooperation and long-term planning to preserve the environment and achieve sustainable economic growth. The group’s priorities have been divided into categories that include: business, energy, food, the environment, transport, media and Government.

St Patrick week programme - News from Association of Bretons in New York

Submitted by Dominique Corolleur on March 9, 2015 - 9:52am

News from BZH New York:

St - Patrick 2015, March 14-21

BZH NY is proud to welcome Bagad Bro Landerne musicians, and Cercle Celtique Eskell An Elorn dancers to the city.

During the week of March 16-21, 2015, BZH New York will host 60 Celtic musicians and dancers from the groups Bagad Bro Landern and Cercle Eskell an Elorn from Brittany, France, as they march in New York City's 254th St Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17th.

Russian Planes Caused Danger Disruption and Delay

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 8, 2015 - 5:51pm

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Russian Planes Caused Danger Disruption and Delay

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It appears the flight by Two Russian TU95 Bear bomber reconnaissance aircraft into Irish and United Kingdom controlled airspace was more disruptive than first reported and more dangerous.

We reported on the event last month and on allegations that the aircraft actually overflew Southern Cornwall. The latter allegation, made by two Cornish women, was strongly denied by the UK Ministry of Defence.

Equal Status for Welsh Highlighted in Command Paper

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 8, 2015 - 5:50pm

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Equal Status for Welsh Highlighted in Command Paper

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The United Kingdom Government has issued a ‘Command Paper’ which sets out a blueprint for the future of devolution in Wales.

The sixty page document can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powers-for-a-purpose-towards-...

Financial Support for CLP Welcomed

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 8, 2015 - 5:48pm

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Financial Support for CLP Welcomed

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

Cornwall Council has welcomed today’s pledge from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to ensure that the Government will continue to provide financial support for the Cornish Language Partnership (CLP).

Scots Gaelic Continues to Strengthen - Major Breakthrough for Gaelic Medium Education

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Submitted by Emmett McIntyre on March 7, 2015 - 5:57pm

Dr Alasdair Allan, Scotland’s Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages attended an event in Stornoway Town Hall in Scotland’s Western Isles to inaugurate a program for the granting of Professional Graduate Diploma in Education for teachers at the secondary level.

The Stornoway Gazette, reporting on Dr. Allan’s visit described the launch of a secondary level teaching certificate for Gaelic medium instruction as follows: “The course is transformational as it provides a bridge between Gaelic Medium Primary Education and Gaelic University and College courses.”

The BIC: Founded on a Lie Doing Nothing and Going Nowhere

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 5, 2015 - 10:37pm

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The BIC: Founded on a Lie Doing Nothing and Going Nowhere

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

I do not need to restate our opposition to the British Irish Council (BIC) the Celtic League set out its objections to the body within months of the BI being founded.

I feel sure the Celtic League will confirm its disdain for the concept at its forthcoming AGM in Dublin.

However it is in place and we (the taxpayers) are all paying for it – at a time when incomes and services are stretched as never before – so what is it doing?

Range of Cornish Resolutions Scheduled for Dublin Meeting

Submitted by Myghal Map Serpren on March 5, 2015 - 10:36pm

This news published by the Celtic League:

Range of Cornish Resolutions Scheduled for Dublin Meeting

NEWS FROM THE CELTIC LEAGUE

The Kernow branch of the Celtic League has a range of resolutions scheduled for consideration at the CL AGM in Dublin in April.

The six resolutions range over policy and constitutional matters and include consideration of domestic issues and also support for their Brythonic kinsmen in Breizh and Cymru.

An additional resolution focuses on the commitments given by the UK to Scotland during the referendum.

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