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SDLP Leader Claire Hanna spoke in the Irish language during the British Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons ahead of St. Patrick's Day. YESTERDAY the Irish Language was spoken for the first time in the history of Prime Minister’s Questions at the House of Commons. SDLP leader and MP for Belfast South and Mid Down, Claire Hanna, spoke the utterance to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge and St. Patrick’s Day. Irish language spoken for the first time at Prime Minister's Questions Updated / Wednesday, 12 Mar 2025 21:56 SDLP Leader Claire Hanna spoke in Irish to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick's Day An SDLP leader spoke a ‘cúpla focal’ in the House of Commons. For the first time ever, the Irish language has been spoken during Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQ) in the British House of Claire Hanna’s historic use of the Irish language at PMQs occurred on Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick’s Day, two significant celebrations of Irish culture and language. In a realm often steeped in tradition and protocol, Hanna’s words echoed a profound respect for linguistic heritage, merging political discourse with cultural pride. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP begins her question to British Prime Minister in Irish, the first time the language has been uttered in the House of Commons, wishing members a happy St. Patrick's Day FOR THE FIRST time, Irish was spoken during Prime Minister’s Questions in Westminster this afternoon. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP marked St Patrick’s Day agus Seachtain na Gaeilge in the House Claire Hanna’s use of the Irish language coincided with Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) and St. patrick’s Day, amplifying the cultural significance of the occasion. beyond this historic moment, Hanna extended an invitation to British prime Minister Keir Starmer to attend the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil, a major Irish music festival. The Irish language was spoken for the first time in the history of Prime Minister’s Questions. SDLP Leader Claire Hanna spoke as gaeilge at the British House of Commons to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick’s Day. 📲#rténews #irish #gaeilge Ms Hanna spoke in Irish to wish the house a happy Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) and upcoming St Patrick’s Day, before inviting the prime minister to Belfast to attend the Fleadh “Planning is very much proceeding on the basis that the regular St. Patrick’s Day schedule in Washington DC will be in place again this year,” Mr. Harris said. “There isn’t generally a moment where an invitation arrives. It’s generally announced as part of the president of the day’s schedule. Asked about Irish party leaders not taking part in the annual St. Patrick’s Day visit to Washington this year due to Trump’s stance on the war, the president first asked what they were boycotting. The Irish Government announced its St. Patrick's Day programme for 2025 today, Wednesday, February 12. 38 representatives of the State will "bring Ireland’s message" to more than 90 cities in 40 President Trump welcomes Ireland Prime Minister Micheál Martin to DC in his annual trip ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Ms Hanna spoke in Irish to wish the house a happy Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) and upcoming St Patrick’s Day, before inviting the prime minister to Belfast to attend the Fleadh p.m. martin: president trump, distinguished guests, it's a cingular honor to represent the people of ireland as we gather to celebrate st. patrick's day. the time honored tradition of the shamrock ceremony is an important moment to reflect on the relationship between our two countries. mr. president, as you said on an earlier st. patrick's day Martin's visit is part of the annual White House meeting to mark St. Patrick's Day and celebrate tradition along with the bilateral relationship between the countries. Before meeting with Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance hosted Martin and his wife for a St. Patrick's Day breakfast at the Vice President's Residence. WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: (L-R) Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin and U.S. President Donald Trump prepare to speak to journalists ahead of meetings in the Oval Office at the White House on March 12 President Donald Trump and Ireland Prime Minister Micheál Martin mark St. Patrick’s Day with a special celebration at the White House at 6 p.m. EDT. Earlier today Trump welcomed Martin to the
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