Since the signing of the Agreement in April 1998 the North/South Language Body was established as one of the six cross-border bodies under the policy and direction of the North/South Ministerial Council. This body is composed of two separate and largely autonomous agencies: the Irish Language Agency, Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster Scots Agency, Tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch. Foras na Gaeilge is responsible for the promotion of the Irish language on an all-island basis. Tha Boord o Ulster Scotch has responsibility for the promotion of greater awareness and use of Ulster Scots language and its attendant culture, both within Northern Ireland and throughout the island. Maighréad Uí Mhairtín, Chair of Foras na Gaeilge, and George Patton, Chief Executive of Tha Boord o Ulstèr- Scotch, are the joint chairs of the North/South Language body. The Ulster Scots Agency has its main office in Belfast.