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Friday, 19 October 2007 |
Bòrd na Gàidhlig, the Scottish Government’s Gaelic development agency has announced nearly one million pounds of funding for public bodies developing Gaelic Language Plans.
Under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act the Bòrd has statutory powers
to ask public bodies to prepare plans to make their services available
in Gaelic.
The first six organisations chosen to do so are the Scottish
Parliament, the Scottish Government, Argyll and Bute Council, Comhairle
nan Eilean Siar, The Highland Council and Highlands and Islands
Enterprise. However, other bodies are also scheduled to produce plans
in the coming years and are making preparations now.
The funding from the Gaelic Language Act Implementation Fund will go to
help bodies provide a range of functions in Gaelic; everything from
language learning for staff to translation services.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig chief executive Kenneth Murray said this was another
large step forward in opening up opportunities for more people to use
Gaelic.
“These public bodies have enthusiastically embraced the preparation of
Gaelic Language Plans. Some of the bodies awarded funding are not due
to produce their plans for a couple of years but this funding will help
them do this.
“It is hugely encouraging to see the range and depth of projects
planned to promote Gaelic and to make these organisations’ services
available in Gaelic to those who wish to use the language while
accessing them.
“This is an exciting time for Gaelic. Progress is being made in
developing and sustaining its use for future generations and we are
pleased to give help and encouragement to ensure that Gaelic plays an
increasingly prominent part in public life.”
A second, smaller round of bids for this year’s fund is now open.
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