Caiteachas Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2023

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Questions (58)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

58. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he has had an opportunity to read the Plean Fáis: an Investment Plan for Irish and the Gaeltacht, launched by Conradh na Gaeilge and which has the support of 138 language and Gaeltacht groups, since it was brought to his attention in Dáil Éireann on 20 September; if he will meet a delegation from these groups regarding the plan to discuss it in the context of enterprise and employment as it relates to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52766/23]

Written answers

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment

I understand that Plean Fáis, Conradh na Gaeilge's Irish Language and Gaeltacht Investment Plan, was published on the 29th September.

I note that the actions in the Plan that relate to entrepreneurship supports and employment creation are proposed for delivery by Údarás na Gaeltachta, which is the statutory agency for the economic, linguistic and cultural development of the Gaeltacht.

It would therefore be appropriate to direct questions relating to these proposed actions to my colleague the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, under whose remit Údarás na Gaeltachta falls.

However, I would of course consider an invitation to meet a delegation to discuss enterprise and employment.