Royal National Mod in Thurso in 2010

That the Parliament supports the efforts of members of An Comunn Gaidhealach in Caithness in its efforts to hold the Royal National Mod in Thurso in 2010: recognises that this event would be a showcase for the Gaelic language and culture in the far north; notes that the event will act as a focus for local businesses, art and culture in the years running up to the event and will also be a draw for many tourists who may otherwise not travel to Caithness, and further notes its potential valuable boost to the local economy and its ability to generate interest in Gaelic language and culture among all age groups.

The member has provided the following Gaelic translation:

Gu bheil a’ Phàrlamaid a’ cur a taic ri oidhirpean buill a’ Chomuinn Ghaidhealaich ann an Gallaibh agus iad a’ feuchainn ris a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail a chumail ann an Inbhir Theòrsa ann an 2010: gu bheilear ag aithneachadh gun cuireadh an leithid de thachartas cànain is cultar na Gàidhlig an cèill ann am fìor cheann a tuath na h-Alba: gu bheilear mothachail gum biodh am Mòd na bhrosnachadh do ghnìomhachasan ionadail, do na h-ealain agus do chultar anns an sgìre anns an ùine ron fhèill: gun tarraingeadh an tachartas luchd-turais nach tigeadh gu Gallaibh às aonais: gum biodh e na chuideachadh don eaconomaidh agus gun togadh e ùidh ann an cànain agus cultar na Gàidhlig am measg gach aois.