Minister encouraged by Ulster-Scots survey findings
Survey results published today on 'Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland' have been welcomed by Culture Minister Nelson McCausland.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Survey results published today on 'Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Language in Northern Ireland' have been welcomed by Culture Minister Nelson McCausland.
The survey findings are contained within the publication: 'Public Views on Ulster-Scots Culture, Heritage and Languages in Northern Ireland - Secondary Analysis: Findings from the Northern Ireland Omnibus Survey April 2010'. The publication provides a detailed breakdown of the findings of a previous survey released on 1 July 2010.
The Minister said: "These results show that Ulster-Scots continues to be widely recognised, across both sections of our community, as an integral part of the cultural fabric of Northern Ireland. As such, and as part of a shared future, it is only right and proper that we continue to support and promote this important aspect of our culture."
The random and representative sample of 1,212 adults across Northern Ireland ensures that the survey findings are a reliable measure of public opinion
Focussing on particular findings from the survey, the Minister said: "This independent survey has revealed that over half of respondents felt that children should have the option of studying Ulster-Scots history at school. This reinforces my firm belief, and that of many others, that Ulster-Scots should be part of the wider curriculum.
βIn addition to the education sector, I challenge all those involved in supporting cultural knowledge and understanding in museums, libraries and the arts sector to consider and respond positively to the views expressed by the public in this survey.β
The Minister continued: βI am also pleased that 43% of respondents agreed that Ulster-Scots is a valuable part of the culture of Northern Ireland. When you bear in mind that 1% in this survey represents 14,000 people, this finding equates to over 600,000 in Northern Ireland. Once again this shows the importance of Ulster-Scots culture in our everyday life.β Notes to editors:
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