the number of Gaelic medium primary units in schools, from 12 to 20 in the last year. Irish 380. The Government recognizes and respects the special importance of the Irish language to a significant number of people in Northern Ireland. Progress has been made in several areas: the Government is funding research on Irish place-names and has carried out research on the numbers of Irish-speakers in Northern Ireland; it has increased financial support for Irish language cultural activities; and an Irish language map and gazetteer has been published. 381. Under proposals for educational reform, pupils in Northern Ireland will be required to choose at secondary level to study one or more of the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian or Irish; they will thus be able to take Irish instead of one of the major European Community languages. The Government is seeking to promote a more constructive debate about cultural diversity in Northern Ireland, including the contribution which the Irish language makes to Northern Ireland's rich cultural heritage. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 81 Annex Legislation, regulations and reports referred to in the report */ Extradition Act 1870 and 1989 Prevention of Corruption Act 1904 Official Secrets Acts 1911, 1920, 1989 Children and Young Persons Acts 1933 and 1963 Public Order Acts 1936 and 1986 Nurseries and Childminders Regulation Act 1948 British Nationality Acts 1948 and 1981 Obscene Publications Act 1959 Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 Local Government Act 1966 Criminal Justice Act 1967 Criminal Law Act 1967 Fugitive Offenders Act 1967 Welsh Language Act 1967 Children and Young Persons (Northern Ireland) Act 1968 Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 Immigration Appeals Act 1969 Equal Pay Act 1970 Equal Pay (Northern Ireland) Act 1970 Immigration Act 1971 and 1988 Industrial Relations Act 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the government's efforts to promote the Irish language in Northern Ireland, including educational reforms and cultural initiatives. It also mentions legislation and regulations related to language and culture. This suggests that the category that best fits this text is likely to be related to culture and education.

**Category**
Education, Culture