Major funding for Irish language programming under the sound and vision scheme.
Galway Advertiser.
Thursday, December 29, 2016 .
This article talks about a large sum of money that has been given to the Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources; in other words, the language department of the Irish government. This money will go to the Sound and Vision Scheme, a program that gives money to TV and radio stations that support the use of Gaelic and other Irish cultural values and use it in their programs. In order to receive this money, broadcasters and production compaines must apply to the office. This money is also linked to the TV license fee, so it positively links the act of using Irish with that of having lower costs to produce and air a show.
I think that this is a wonderful idea, the Sound and Vision Scheme. People young and old are the targets of the Scheme, and almost everyone either listens to the radio or watches television. This is a great way to expose people to the Irish language and heritage, especially because people have a natural inclination to imitate what they see and hear. The Sound and Vision Scheme will accomplish both of these things, having viewers and listeners not only hearing the Gaelic tongue but also witnessing its values and culture.
This article relates to the cultural ties of Ireland because it shows how much people want to preserve not only their language but also their culture. The Sound and Vision Scheme could just quietly go under, but instead, nearly $1 million has been allocated to this project. The Irish want to preserve their language and heritage, and the Scheme is helping them to do so.
I think that this is a wonderful idea, the Sound and Vision Scheme. People young and old are the targets of the Scheme, and almost everyone either listens to the radio or watches television. This is a great way to expose people to the Irish language and heritage, especially because people have a natural inclination to imitate what they see and hear. The Sound and Vision Scheme will accomplish both of these things, having viewers and listeners not only hearing the Gaelic tongue but also witnessing its values and culture.
This article relates to the cultural ties of Ireland because it shows how much people want to preserve not only their language but also their culture. The Sound and Vision Scheme could just quietly go under, but instead, nearly $1 million has been allocated to this project. The Irish want to preserve their language and heritage, and the Scheme is helping them to do so.