Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 61: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the proposals he has regarding the Údarás na Gaeltachta elections which must take place in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19019/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The last Údarás na Gaeltachta elections were held on 2 April 2005. In order to comply with the provisions of the existing legislation governing an tÚdarás, the next elections must be held on a date between 1 April 2009 and 1 October 2010. Due to the ongoing work in relation to the draft 20 Year Strategy for the Irish Language and the possible implications for the functions of An tÚdarás, I am not yet in a position to make a decision with regard to a date for the next elections. However, I am examining the case at present for bringing a Bill before the House with a view to extending the term of office of the currently elected members.

The Deputy may wish to note that I recently re-appointed three Údarás members, including the Chairperson, whose terms of office were due to expire on 18 April 2010, for a further three year period to 18 April 2013.