"'This is an historic failure that shows the extent to which the protection for the Irish language has deteriorated since the re-establishment of the NI Assembly, " she added.

BBC: Executive 'fails' on language

Launched on Monday, the website is is aimed at giving 18-40 year olds a taster of the Irish language.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Animated series to promote Irish

In the Irish language, we have many phrases, one of them is -- (Speaks Irish) -- That means: Hope cures every misery.

WHITEHOUSE: White House St. Patrick's Day Reception