range of Gaelic terminology and the awareness of the Gaelic-speaking public of such terminology, thus helping the development of the language itself. Increase knowledge about Gaelic among staff and the general public. Increase the profile of Gaelic. Increase equal respect for Gaelic. Development Function Actions Performance Indicators Lead Timescale Reception Reception staff will be offered some Gaelic language training delivered by staff or partner groups. Number of reception staff who attend reception training course Corporate Development Unit 2020 Mail and e-mail We will add an opening sentence in Gaelic to correspondence received in Gaelic. . Communications Unit 2021
Forms We will accept forms completed in Gaelic, unless there are reasons why this not possible, and clearly stipulate why this will be e.g. legal reasons. Forms are accepted. All Directorates 2019 Public Meetings Where Gaelic is the main subject of a meeting Gaelic interpretation will be made available where reasonable. We will use a Gaelic greeting Gaelic is the main subject of a public meeting. Interpretation available where Gaelic is the main subject of the meeting All Directorates 2018 Complaints Procedures We will respond with an opening to a complaint in Gaelic if it is received in Gaelic. All Gaelic correspondence has Gaelic opening sentence. Standard opening provided All Directorates CYPLL 2018 Section 3 – Publications Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to increasing the use of Gaelic in these areas where the subject matter is of most interest to the general public or relates specifically to Gaelic issues. Rationale: The use of Gaelic in a range of printed material can assist Gaelic development in a variety of ways. It helps increase the visibility of the language, it enhances Gaelic’s status by being used in high profile publications, and it can help develop new and enhance existing terminology. The use of Gaelic in the media helps demonstrate a public authority’s commitment to making important information available through the medium of Gaelic, as well as enhancing the visibility and status of the language. As more people
access information about public authorities through their websites, making provision for the use of Gaelic can significantly enhance the status and visibility of the language. Increase knowledge about Gaelic among staff and the general public. Increase the profile of Gaelic. Increase equal respect for Gaelic. Development Function Actions Performance Indicators Lead Timescale Public Relations and Media We will publicise council news and other information relating to Gaelic, particularly in relation to education and culture. Number of press releases events/language provision Annual article in Broadcast /Communities 2016 Printed Material We will review the position regarding the demand for Gaelic translations towards the end of this plan. Review undertaken Communications Unit 2120
Websites We will develop Gaelic content on our websites. We will include a link to Bòrd na Gàidhlig’s website. Develop a web page and Number of hits on the page Communications Unit /CYPLL 2016 Exhibitions We will provide information in Gaelic where it is relevant to the exhibition. We will include a Gaelic element in marketing and promotional materials featuring Gaelic tradition, history or culture. . Develop projects as appropriate Communications Unit / CYPLL 2016 Section 4 – Staffing . Dumfries and Galloway Council recognises the importance of enabling staff to develop their Gaelic skills if they wish to do so. Rationale: In order to introduce an element of Gaelic within our services, it is necessary to develop the requisite job skills and language skills of staff. The provision of language learning for staff helps promote adult Gaelic learning. Increase knowledge about Gaelic among staff and the general public.