Issue - meetings

Report by Cristie Moore, Gaelic Development Worker

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 outcomes; 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.

Decision

The Oban, Lorn and the Isles 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;

6.         to take forward actions, where appropriate,  identified by the Gaelic survey; and

7.         to help with the promotion of Argyll Gaelic Gathering 2022.

(Reference: Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 12 May 2021, submitted)

Report by Cristie Moore, Gaelic Development Worker

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 outcomes; 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.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal 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 take forward actions, where appropriate,  identified by the Gaelic survey.

(Reference: Report by Gaelic Development Worker, Argyll and Bute Council, dated 4 May 2021, submitted)