Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 45: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the proposals he will bring to Government in regard to alterations to the boundaries of the Gaeltacht; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20987/07]

Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the linguistic study on the use of the Irish language in the Gaeltacht; when he will publish the study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21270/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 45 and 108 together.

The Linguistic Study of Irish Language Usage in the Gaeltacht has now been completed and a Report was presented to me earlier this year. My Department is evaluating the contents of this Report at present, as well as the recommendations that have been made as a result of this study, including recommendations in relation to the Gaeltacht boundaries. As soon as this examination has been completed, it is my intention to bring the Report to Government with my proposals. I anticipate that the Report will be published in due course and I will be happy to make copies available in the Oireachtas Library at the appropriate time.