On foot of the consultation process conducted in 2014, 16 towns were identified as possible Gaeltacht Service Towns contingent on language plans being agreed with the local communities in accordance with the prescribed language planning criteria under Acht na Gaeltachta 2012.
The towns in question as well as the current status of their respective language plans are laid out in the table below:
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Gaeltacht Service Town
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Current Status
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Date Approved
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Daingean Uí Chúis
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Plan Approved
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04/08/2020
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Leitir Ceanainn
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Plan Approved
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04/08/2020
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Cathair na Gaillimhe
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Plan Approved
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13/05/2021
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Cathair Chorcaí
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Plan being prepared
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An Clochán Liath
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Plan Approved
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01/06/2021
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Trá Lí
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Plan Approved
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07/02/2022
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Dún Garbhán
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Plan Approved
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14/07/2022
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Baile Dhún na nGall
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Preparation of plan yet to begin
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Béal an Mhuirthead
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Applications for Lead Organisation being sought
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Caisleán an Bharraigh
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Plan Approved
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21/07/2022
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Baile an Róba
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Plan being prepared
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An Clochán
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Plan being prepared
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Cathair Saidhbhín
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Plan Approved
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31/03/2023
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Maigh Chromtha
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Preparation of plan yet to begin
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Baile Átha Buí
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Preparation of plan yet to begin
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An Uaimh
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Preparation of plan yet to begin
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It is anticipated that the language plan for An Clochán will be received by my Department by the end of the year and that for Baile an Róba in 2024. Work has also commenced in relation to the plan for Cathair Chorcaí.
Following appointment, each lead organisation is given a two year period in which to prepare a plan for submission to the Minister for approval.
