Dáil debates
Thursday, 14 February 2008
Grant Payments.
3:00 pm
Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
I assume the Deputy's parliamentary question refers to voluntary Irish language organisations rather than to funding of the public bodies, Foras na Gaeilge, which includes the functions of the former Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge since 1 January 2008, and Údarás na Gaeltachta, that come under my Department's remit, or to other public bodies.
Funding is provided under my Department's Ciste na Gaeilge to various Irish language organisations and groups, as well as for specific language projects to foster, promote and encourage the use of the Irish language. The grants are aimed primarily at groups or organisations that are operating outside Gaeltacht areas.
In recent years, four sub-funds were launched within the Ciste, namely the fund for Irish courses in third level institutions abroad; the business fund, which covers organisations such as Gael Taca, Gaillimh le Gaeilge and Gnó Mhaigh Eo; the placenames research fund to provide bursaries to postgraduate students who select placenames as a subject for research; and the fund for the provision of Irish language DVDs for children.
Funding is also provided in Gaeltacht areas to Irish language and other community-based organisations that work to sustain and promote the use of the Irish language through their activities. These activities include language planning, recreational and sporting activities, language assistance and home visitation schemes, cultural activities and summer camps.
I have set out in a table, which will be circulated in the Official Report, details of the voluntary Irish language organisations that received funding from Ciste na Gaeilge and under these Gaeltacht schemes in 2007.
It is also open to voluntary Irish language organisations to apply for assistance under other grant schemes operated by my Department to provide support for organisations in the community and voluntary sector. The bulk of funding for Irish language organisations at national level is provided by Foras na Gaeilge, rather than directly by my Department.
| Organisation | Amount | Purpose |
| € | ||
| A. Ciste na Gaeilge | ||
| Gaillimh le Gaeilge | 225,750 | Annual funding is provided to Gaillimh le Gaeilge to promote the Irish language, particularly as an economic resource, in the Galway area. They work in association with Galway City Council, Galway Chamber of Commerce and other groups to develop Galway's unique Irish image and promote Galway city as the Bilingual Capital of Ireland. |
| Gael-Taca | 81,590 | Annual funding is provided to Gael-Taca to enable it to market the Irish language in Cork City and County areas thus creating a greater awareness of the language. |
| Gnó Mhaigh Eo | 155,965 | Annual funding is provided to Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo to promote Irish in the business sector and in towns throughout Mayo. |
| Conradh na Gaeilge, Luimneach | 214,226 | Capital funding was provided to enable Conradh na Gaeilge to carry out necessary structural and restoration work on Áras Íde, Limerick, which is the city's Irish language centre for many years. |
| Glór na nGael | 40,000 | This grant — "Duais an Aire" is provided to the winners of a national competition organised by Glór na nGael to promote the Irish Language. |
| Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe | 480,000 | Annual funding is provided to The Taibhdhearc to enable it to carry out its programme of work in relation to promoting Irish drama. |
| B. Gaeltacht Organisations | ||
| Gaelachas Teo | 21,861.00 | Grant for pupils in Scoil na nÓg, Gleann Maighir for 2006/07 school year |
| Eagraíocht na Scoileanna Gaeltachta | 90,200.00 | Establish the office and employ Chief Executive |
| Oideas Gael | 98,750.00 | Administration and Development Grant |
| Gaeil Uladh | 257,335.00 | Administration and employing language Assistance for Gaeltacht schools |
| Áisleann Chill Chartha Teo | 45,348.00 | Thír Chonaill Music Workshop |
| Coiste Céim Aniar | 80,000.00 | Language planning |
| Comharchumann Forbartha Ghaoth Dobhair | 96,000.00 | Language planning |
| CLG Ghaoth Dobhair | 70,000.00 | Hurling and Football training scheme |
| Lár Chomh. Par. Ghleann Cholm Cille | 20,000.00 | Language planning |
| Comhlacht Forbartha Áitiúil Acla | 4,252.00 | Assistance to organise activities through Irish for pupils during after school hours |
| Comhairle Chonnachta | 70,000.00 | Hurling and Football training scheme |
| An Gaelacadamh | 162,694.10 | Administration and employment of music and dance Teachers |
| Muintearas Gaillimh | 66,673.03 | Administration of home visitation scheme |
| Cumas Teo | 322,028.22 | Language Assistance, administrative costs, administering and providing sports services |
| Comharchumann Shailearna | 188,500.00 | Language Planning |
| Comharchumann Forbartha Inis Mór | 36,000.00 | Language Planning |
| Comharchumann Dhúiche Sheoigheach | 5,566.00 | Language Planning |
| Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne | 403,315.50 | Administering the language assistance scheme, home visitation scheme and other activities |
| Comhchoiste Gaeltachta Chiarraí Theas | 35,416.00 | Heritage Officer and Irish tutor |
| Cáirde Choláiste Íde Teo | 93,750.00 | Management Costs |
| Scoil na Leanaí Coláiste na Rinne | 31,132.50 | Boarding Pupils |
| CLG Rinn Ó gCuanach | 20,000.00 | Language Planning |
| Comharchumann Rath Cairn | 55,000.00 | Language Planning |
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