I propose to take Questions Nos. 764 and 765 together.
The 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030 represents the foundation stone of the Government's policy on the Irish language. In light of the fact that the Strategy was five years in existence at the end of 2015, an open policy debate was initiated by my Department in order to facilitate feedback in relation to progress to date regarding its implementation and to identify priorities for the coming five years. As part of that process, a series of public meetings were convened, in addition to written submissions being sought from both the public and key stakeholders alike.
In order to assist in the process, the services of Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, NUIG, were engaged by my Department to prepare a report summarising the key conclusions of the public consultation process and to identify key strategic priorities for the coming years. A draft report was submitted by An tAcadamh to my Department at the end of June 2016 and is being examined with a view to submitting it shortly for consideration by the Advisory Committee established at the beginning of 2014 to advise on the implementation of the Strategy. Following receipt of the Advisory Committee’s recommendations, it is my intention to publish the identified strategic priorities for the next five years shortly.