The ''20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010–2030'' () is a policy and planning document launched by the
Government of Ireland
The Government of Ireland () is the executive (government), executive authority of Republic of Ireland, Ireland, headed by the , the head of government. The government – also known as the cabinet (government), cabinet – is composed of Mini ...
on 20 December 2010 and which will be in operation until December 2030.
Aim and outcomes
The main aim of the strategy was stated to be to increase the number of daily Irish speakers in Ireland to 250,000 by 2030. In the
2011 census this number was 77,185. By the time of the
2016 census, more than a quarter of the life of the strategy having passed, it had dropped to 73,803, and in the
2022 census, it had dropped further to 71,968.
Action plan
In June 2018, the Minister of State for the Irish Language, Gaeltacht and the Islands
Joe McHugh TD launched the first cross-governmental Action Plan for the 20-Year Strategy for the strategy, which was to operate between 2018 and 2022.
See also
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Official Languages Act 2003
The Official Languages Act 2003 () is an Act of the Oireachtas of Ireland. The Act sets out rules regarding use of the Irish language by public bodies; established the office of to monitor and enforce compliance by public bodies with the pro ...
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Gaeltacht Act 2012
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Bailte SeirbhÃse Gaeltachta
A Gaeltacht Service Town () is an area designated under the Gaeltacht Act 2012, situated in or adjacent to Gaeltacht areas in Ireland, that have a population of over 1,000 people, and which play a significant role in providing public servi ...
Gaeltacht Service Towns
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LÃonraà Gaeilge Irish Language Networks
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Údarás na Gaeltachta
References
External links
English-language version of the paper
{{DEFAULTSORT:20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030
Irish-language education
Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
2010 in Ireland