The draft was finally published in November 2007 and I want it brought to fruition in the coming few days. There will be a restructuring of Údarás na Gaeltachta and support for Forás na Gaeilge, and the possibility of Údarás na Gaeltachta carrying out functions through Irish for other public bodies inside and outside the Gaeltacht will be investigated. I would be happy to see the remit of Údarás extended outside the Gaeltacht areas, which is not a threat but an opportunity. Somebody needs to lead and Údarás, with other agencies, can do so. Most people are anxious that we do the right thing and the 20-year strategy is the way forward.

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