Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs his plans to promote the use of the Irish language in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37227/05]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, Fóram na Gaeilge, which includes representatives of relevant State and voluntary organisations with expertise on a wide range of language policy and practice issues, was established to advise, inter alia, on the advisability of preparing a 20-year strategic plan with realistic goals for the Irish language in the State.

As regards my plans for the promotion of use of the Irish language in the future, the Deputy will be aware that this is part of the ongoing remit of my Department. This remit is carried out through a broad range of policies including implementation of the Official Languages Act and the funding of agencies, including Foras na Gaeilge, Údarás na Gaeltachta and Bord na Leabhar Gaeilge, which are directly involved in promoting the Irish language.