Gaelic plan for the future

“Gaelic speakers”

The Gaelic Plan Implementation Committee met today (Thursday 10^TH June 2010).  Present at the meeting was Mr David Boag, Head of Gaelic Usage at Bòrd na Gàidhlig who delivered a presentation on the Bòrd’s plans in relation to their Action Plan for increasing the number of Gaelic speakers. Chair of the Gaelic Committee, Councillor Agnes Rennie commented:

“It is very encouraging to hear that many of the points raised in the Action Plan are in the Comhairle Gaelic Plan and we are already meeting many of the key objectives.  Our next step is to take it to the next level.  At a time of great economic uncertainty, there will be a need for more co-operation between organisations.  At the end of the day we all have the same objective – to raise the overall number of Gaelic speakers”.

“Celtic Media Festival”

The Committee agreed to fill the funding gap for Comunn na Gàidhlig’s Student Summer Placement Scheme.  Information was provided on the Celtic Media Festvial which the Western Isles will host in April 2011.  Councillor Rennie commented:

“This is a fantastic scheme which gives some great opportunities.  The scheme has been of great benefit to our communities and to the students involved”

It was agreed to fill the funding gap for Carinish Gaelic Class.  Classes have been very successful in the area and with the additional funding the classes can be delivered to those who are already engaged in learning the language as well as offering it to those who are interested in learning Gaelic.  Information was provided on a range of topics, including the success of the Comhairle in hosting the Celtic Media Festival in the Western Isles in April 2011.

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