Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021
401. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the status of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Strategic Plan for 2021 – 2025; when the plan will be finalised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22093/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraÚdarás na Gaeltachta has just completed the implementation of its three year strategy for the 2018 -2020 period and is about to formally launch its new five year strategy for the period 2021 – 2025. It is expected that it will be published by An tÚdarás at the end of May.
The Strategy will outline the organisation's key objectives and projects which will be advanced over its 5 year lifespan, encompassing the organisation’s primary area of responsibility; the promotion of the Irish language as a community language and the economic and social development of the Gaeltacht.
The successful implementation of the Gaeltacht Language Planning process in the 26 Gaeltacht Language Planning Areas and numerous Gaeltacht Service Towns will form a key part of the Strategy.
In support of key objectives contained in the Strategy as well as existing and ongoing strategic objectives, Údarás na Gaeltachta will continue to progress a number of flafship capital projects including: Coláiste Íosagáin in Baile Bhuirne, Sean Ospidéal an Daingin, Áras Scéalta an Atlantaigh in Eachléim, Teach Solais Cheann Fhánada, Drioglann Chroithlí and Páirc na Mara, Cill Ciaráin as well as a number of other projects which align with the broader sustainable energy agenda.
Údarás na Gaeltachta has pioneered the concept of remote working in rural Gaeltacht areas and its gteic Digital Network consists of 20 Digital hubs, with 10 more in development. The further development of this sector and the promotion of local natural resources such as tourism, marine resources, the Green Economy/ Renewable energies, cultural resources and the craft sector will play a central role in the forthcoming strategy.
