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Irish was spoken as a community language until the early 20th century on the island of Newfoundland, in a form known as Newfoundland Irish. Certain Irish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciations are still used in modern Newfoundland English.

Official Languages Act 2003
Main Article: Official Languages Act 2003

The Act was passed 14 July, 2003 with the main purpose of improving the amount and quality of public services delivered in Irish by the government and other public bodies. Compliance with the Act is monitored by the An Coimisinéir Teanga (Irish Language Commissioner) which was established in 2004 and any complaints or concerns pertaining to the Act are brought to them. There are 35 sections included in the Act all detailing different aspects of the use of Irish in official documentation and communication. Included in these sections are subjects such as Irish language use in official courts, official publications, and placenames. The Act was recently amended in December of 2019 in order to strengthen the already preexisting legislation. All changes made took into account data collected from online surveys and written submissions.

Official Languages Scheme 2019-2022
The Official Languages Scheme was enacted 1 July, 2019 and is an 18 page document that adheres to the guidelines of the Official Languages Act 2003. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide services through the mediums of Irish and/or English. According to the Department of the Taoiseach, it is meant to "develop a sustainable economy and a successful society, to pursue Ireland's interests abroad, to implement the Government's Programme and to build a better future for Ireland and all her citizens."

20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010-2030
Main Article: 20-Year Strategy for the Irish Language 2010–2030

The Strategy was produced on 21 December, 2010 and will stay in action until 2030, it aims to target language vitality and revitalization of the Irish language. The 30 page document published by the Government of Ireland details the objectives it plans to work towards in an attempt to preserve and promote both the Irish language and the Gaeltacht. It is divided into four separate phases with the intention of improving 9 main areas of action including:

The overall hope for this strategy is to increase the amount of speakers from 83 000 to 250 000 by the end of its run.
 * "Education"
 * "The Gaeltacht"
 * "Family Transmission of the Language - Early Intervention"
 * "Administration, Services and Community"
 * "Media and Technology"
 * "Dictionaries"
 * "Legislation and Status"
 * "Economic Life"
 * "Cross-cutting Initiatives"