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Holyrood unveils plan to encourage use of Gaelic
January 30 2009
The Scottish Government yesterday published proposals to make itself more accessible to Scotland's Gaelic speakers.
The Draft Gaelic Language Plan, which has now been issued for consultation, will encourage Gaels to use the language when contacting the government.
The Gaelic Language Act in 2005 required public bodies to consider a plan for Gaelic in their operation.
Five public-sector bodies, including the Scottish Parliament, have already published plans while others are preparing them.
Measures proposed by the government include a move to a bilingual corporate identity; the recruitment of further Gaelic officers to monitor and implement the plan; making Gaelic language training available for staff; accepting and welcoming the completion of forms in Gaelic and making provision for public meetings in Gaelic.
Linda Fabiani, the Culture Secretary, said: "Gaelic belongs to Scotland. As well as being a unique and essential part of our rich cultural life, it is a national language and we must recognise it as such.
"Scottish ministers have made our position on Gaelic very clear.
"We are committed to a secure and sustainable future for the language, and publication of our Draft Gaelic Language Plan is further evidence of our dedication to increasing the use of Gaelic in public life.
"The success of BBC Alba is a clear indication of the enthusiasm for Gaelic. The challenge for the future of Gaelic is to convert such enthusiasm into increased use of the language."
Arthur Cormack, Interim Chair of Bord na Gaidhlig, the body charged with overseeing the development of Gaelic plans in the public sector, said: "By taking this significant step, the Scottish Government has signalled that there is real benefit in sustaining and developing Gaelic."