€1.56m approved for language planning projects
March 12, 2013
Funding of €1.56m for language planning projects has been announced by Údarás na Gaeltachta.
The funding was approved at a meeting of Bord Údarás na Gaeltachta held in Na Forbacha last week and will be distributed among four organisations.
The funding will assist in the implementation of work and activity programmes for Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta, Muintearas Teo., Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Óige na Gaeltachta Teo.
Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta have been allocated an administration grant of €580,000 to assist in the implementation of the company’s work programme for 2013. Comhar Naíonraí na Gaeltachta currently provide a naíonra service to 850 children through 62 different naíonra sessions as well as afterschool services, breakfast clubs and parent groups serving 450 children.
Muintearas Teo., will receive €400,000 towards the running of the company’s events plan for 2013. The organisation’s main objective is to develop education, language and community development programmes as well as early education services, youth work, training services, language development services and community and local services.
Ealaíon na Gaeltachta will receive €335,000 to jointly fund the implementation of its programme of activities and arts development schemes.
Óige na Gaeltachta Teo. will receive an administration grant of €250,000 to assist in the implementation of its programme of activities for 2013.
Óige na Gaeltachta Teo. provides a youth service through Irish for young people between the ages of seven and eighteen throughout the Gaeltacht. The company administers 45 youth clubs which have 1,600 members in addition to running 4 drop-in centres catering for 200 young people.
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