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Údarás na Gaeltachta (Irish pronunciation:[ˈuːd̪ˠəɾˠaːsˠn̪ˠəˈɡeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠə]; meaning "Gaeltacht Authority"), abbreviated UnaG, is a regional state agency which is responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of Irish-speaking (Gaeltacht) regions of Ireland. Its stated purpose is to strengthen the Gaeltacht communities, to increase the quality of life of its community members and facilitate the preservation and extension of the Irish language as the principal language of the region. It gives funding to small local businesses that have to compete with foreign companies.[1]
It was originally established in 1980 under the Údarás na Gaeltachta Act, 1979,[2] superseding its predecessor Gaeltarra Éireann which had been established in 1957 under the Gaeltacht Industries Act of the same year.
It has a strong role in attracting enterprise into Gaeltacht areas, many of which are isolated and economically disadvantaged. The European Union grant-aid is often provided to indigenous startup companies. They are also involved in the setting up of community co-operatives and employment schemes.
Governanceedit
Údarás na Gaeltachta has a 12-member board. In accordance with the Údarás na Gaeltachta Act, 1979, as amended by the Gaeltacht Act 2012, the Minister with responsibility for the Gaeltacht appoints the board members for a period not exceeding five years, five of these on the nomination of county councils from counties which include Gaeltacht areas.
The head office of Údarás na Gaeltachta is in Furbo, County Galway, with regional offices in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Belmullet County Mayo, Dingle, County Kerry and Ballymakeera, County Cork. The current chairperson is Anna Ní Ghallachair from Arranmore, County Donegal.
Constituenciesedit
From 1979 to 2012, some members of the board were elected by popular vote of Gaeltacht residents. These single transferable vote constituencies were as follows:
Elected and appointed members of Údarás na Gaeltachta
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Údarás, gaeltachta, major, contributor, this, article, appears, have, close, connection, with, subject, require, cleanup, comply, with, wikipedia, content, policies, particularly, neutral, point, view, please, discuss, further, talk, page, november, 2020, temp. A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia s content policies particularly neutral point of view Please discuss further on the talk page November 2020 template removal help Udaras na Gaeltachta Irish pronunciation ˈuːd ˠeɾˠaːsˠ n ˠe ˈɡeːl ˠt ˠext ˠe meaning Gaeltacht Authority abbreviated UnaG is a regional state agency which is responsible for the economic social and cultural development of Irish speaking Gaeltacht regions of Ireland Its stated purpose is to strengthen the Gaeltacht communities to increase the quality of life of its community members and facilitate the preservation and extension of the Irish language as the principal language of the region It gives funding to small local businesses that have to compete with foreign companies 1 Udaras na GaeltachtaAbbreviationUnaGFormation1 January 1980FounderIDA IrelandTypeIndustrial developmentIrish languageHeadquartersFurbo County Galway IrelandLocationIrelandRegionGaeltachtCathaoirleachAnna Ni GhallachairWebsitewww udaras ie Contents 1 History 2 Governance 2 1 Constituencies 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editIt was originally established in 1980 under the Udaras na Gaeltachta Act 1979 2 superseding its predecessor Gaeltarra Eireann which had been established in 1957 under the Gaeltacht Industries Act of the same year It has a strong role in attracting enterprise into Gaeltacht areas many of which are isolated and economically disadvantaged The European Union grant aid is often provided to indigenous startup companies They are also involved in the setting up of community co operatives and employment schemes Governance editUdaras na Gaeltachta has a 12 member board In accordance with the Udaras na Gaeltachta Act 1979 as amended by the Gaeltacht Act 2012 the Minister with responsibility for the Gaeltacht appoints the board members for a period not exceeding five years five of these on the nomination of county councils from counties which include Gaeltacht areas The head office of Udaras na Gaeltachta is in Furbo County Galway with regional offices in Derrybeg County Donegal Belmullet County Mayo Dingle County Kerry and Ballymakeera County Cork The current chairperson is Anna Ni Ghallachair from Arranmore County Donegal Constituencies edit From 1979 to 2012 some members of the board were elected by popular vote of Gaeltacht residents These single transferable vote constituencies were as follows Elected and appointed members of Udaras na Gaeltachta Gaeltacht area 1979 3 1999 4 Donegal 2 4Galway 3 6Mayo 2Meath 1Kerry 2 2Cork 1Waterford 1 Appointed 6 3 Total 13 20See also editCoiste Cearta Sibialta na Gaeilge Gaeltacht IDA Ireland Gaeltacht Act 2012 Bailte Seirbhisi Gaeltachta Lionrai Gaeilge CONCOS Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair Irish languageReferences edit Murphy William 2014 21st Century Business Revised Edition Ground Floor Block B Liffey Valley Office Campus Dublin 22 CJ Fallon p 508 ISBN 978 0 7144 1923 7 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint location link Electronic Irish Statute Book EISB Udaras na Gaeltachta Act 1979 secs 6 2 and 29 electronic Irish Statute Book eISB Retrieved 30 March 2019 Udaras na Gaeltachta Amendment No 2 Act 1999 secs 3 and 15 electronic Irish Statute Book eISB Retrieved 30 March 2019 External links editUdaras na Gaeltachta Udaras na Gaeltachta on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Udaras na Gaeltachta amp oldid 1166739935, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
