Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2004
57 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if the high level steering committee for the language planning initiative has been established; if he has received reports from local steering committees on the operation of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33263/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the parliamentary question refers to the community-based language planning initiative in the Gaeltacht, for which I approved funding last month of €1.36 million over a three-year term. The allocation will be shared between five community-based Gaeltacht organisations, which will undertake language schemes in their areas of operation. The steering committee to which the Deputy refers will be established at the appropriate time and will include senior representatives of my Department and Údarás na Gaeltachta. It is intended that this group will meet approximately every three months to monitor and oversee the general implementation of the initiative.
No reports are anticipated until after the various community-based organisations have established their respective local steering committees, appointed their language managers, and had the opportunity to finalise their language plans and begin implementation. My understanding is that the groups are currently engaged in the initial stages of this process.
