Issue - meetings

Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council

The Group considered a report which provided information on the role of the Gaelic language in Argyll and Bute; provided details of the value that the Gaelic language could bring to the improvement outcome; and encouraged partners to continue to support the promotion and usage of the Gaelic language. 

Cristie Moore, Gaelic Development Worker, outlined Gaelic resources and activities in the Helensburgh and Lomond area and asked anyone who was aware of any other Gaelic activity in the area to please get in touch with her. Cristie requested assistance from the Group in promoting the ongoing survey on the Gaelic language and invited Group members to pass her details to any contacts who may be interested in supporting work around Gaelic.

Decision

The Helensburgh and Lomond Area Community Planning Group agreed:

1. to support the promotion of Gaelic where possible;
2. to consider Gaelic as an option when looking at new and existing initiatives;
3. to connect interested parties with the Gaelic Development Worker;
4. to have an awareness of the Argyll and Bute Gaelic Language Plan and where possible support the objectives;
5. to note the information provided in relation to Colmcille 1500 funding and celebration which relates to initiatives linking Scotland and Ireland; and
6. to complete and promote the survey on the Gaelic language, noting that all views were welcome regardless of interest or knowledge of the Gaelic language.

(Reference: Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 11 February 2021, submitted)

Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council

The Group considered a report which provided information on the role of the Gaelic language in Argyll and Bute; provided details of the value that the Gaelic language could bring to the improvement outcome; and encouraged partners to continue to support the promotion and usage of the Gaelic language. 

Cristie Moore, Gaelic Development Worker, requested assistance from the Group in promoting the ongoing survey on the Gaelic language and invited Group members to pass her details to any contacts who may be interested in supporting work around Gaelic.

Neil MacFarlane confirmed that he would be happy to provide assistance to Cristie around road signage where required.

Susan MacRae advised that Skills Development Scotland were trying to improve the engagement offered in Gaelic and noted that she would contact Cristie around this following the meeting.

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group agreed:

1. to support the promotion of Gaelic where possible;
2. to consider Gaelic as an option when looking at new and existing initiatives;
3. to connect interested parties with the Gaelic Development Worker;
4. to have an awareness of the Argyll and Bute Gaelic Language Plan and where possible support the objectives;
5. to note the information provided in relation to Colmcille 1500 funding and celebration which relates to initiatives linking Scotland and Ireland; and
6. to complete and promote the survey on the Gaelic language, noting that all views were welcome regardless of interest or knowledge of the Gaelic language.

(Reference: Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 3 February 2021, submitted)