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The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
Everyone has now voted. Once again, I ask scrutineers and candidates to please go to the back of the chamber. The votes will be counted for the final time.In the final round of voting to elect a second Deputy Presiding Officer, the number of votes that were cast for each candi...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
Ballot papers up the back. Please vote now.Members voted by secret ballot.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
I declare that the election for the second Deputy Presiding Officer is now open. The voting procedures are the same as before.Members voted by secret ballot.The Presiding Officer:Voting in this round of the Deputy Presiding Officer election is closed. I invite the scrutineers,...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
Voting for this round of the Deputy Presiding Officer election is now closed. I invite scrutineers to proceed to the back of the chamber for the count. Again, candidates may also observe the count.Colleagues, you will be delighted to know that we have a result. In this round o...
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
Okay, folks, you know the drill. Ballot papers are at the back of the chamber.Members voted by secret ballot.
The Presiding Officer NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
Good afternoon, everyone. I am glad that you are all with us once more. This will be the last voting session of the afternoon, you will be glad to know—before you can all depart the scene.I have received five valid nominations for the position of Deputy Presiding Officer, and ...
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson) NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Deputy Presiding Officers
The first meeting of the seventh session of the Parliament is now resumed. I have received five valid nominations for the position of Deputy Presiding Officer. I shall now announce the nominees and ask all candidates, as their names are announced, to make themselves known to t...
The Presiding Officer (Kenneth Gibson) NPA Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
Okay, folks. I have just been given some instructions about what will happen next. However, before that, I want to thank every member who has participated in this voting process. My belated congratulations to them if I have not already spoken to them about winning their own el...
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
Voting in the third round of the election of the Presiding Officer is closed. I invite any scrutineers appointed by the candidates to go to the back of the chamber to observe the counting of ballot papers. Candidates may also observe the count.In this round of voting in the el...
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
This voting period is now open, using the same voting procedure as before.Members voted by secret ballot.
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
Voting in this round of the Presiding Officer election is closed. I invite the scrutineers to proceed to the back of the chamber for the counting of votes. Again, candidates may also observe the count.In the second round of voting in the election of the Presiding Officer, the ...
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
Voting in the first round of the election of the Presiding Officer is closed. I now invite any scrutineers appointed by the candidates to go to the back of the chamber to observe the counting of ballot papers. Candidates may also observe the count.In the first round of voting ...
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
As previously announced, I have received four valid nominations. In alphabetical order, the nominees are: Kenneth Gibson, Clare Haughey, Liam McArthur and Stuart McMillan.The election shall proceed in accordance with rule 11.9 of standing orders. If no member receives an overa...
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone) Chamber
14 May 2026
Presiding Officer
The first meeting of the seventh session of the Parliament is resumed. I have received four valid nominations for the position of Presiding Officer. I shall now announce the nominations and ask all candidates, as their names are announced, to make themselves known to the chamb...
The Presiding Officer Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I wish to inform members that nominations for the position of Presiding Officer will open at 12.30 pm. Nomination forms can be collected from the parliamentary business team, which is situated in T1.03. Completed nomination forms should be returned to the parliamentary busines...
Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
My first allegiance is to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign.I, Kate Rosa Campbell, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Stephen Gethins (Dundee City East) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Stephen Patrick Gethins, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Jenny Young (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Jenny Young, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, David Herd Torrance, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Maree Todd (Highlands and Islands) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Maree Todd, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.Tha mise Maree Todd, gu sòlaimte is fìrinneach a’ cur an cèill agus ag innse gum bi mi d...
Alison Thewliss (Glasgow Central) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Alison Thewliss, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.Tha mise Alison Thewliss, gu sòlaimte is fìrinneach a’ cur an cèill agus ag innse g...
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Paul John Sweeney, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Collette Stevenson (East Kilbride) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Collette Stevenson, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I pledge my allegiance to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign.I, Pauline Stafford, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Shirley-Anne Somerville (Dunfermline) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Shirley-Anne Somerville, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
David Smith (West Scotland) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, David Haydn Smith, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Alyn Smith (Stirling) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Alyn Edward Smith, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Lorna Slater (Edinburgh Central) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
My first allegiance is to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign.I, Lorna Jane Slater, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Mark Simpson (North East Scotland) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Mark Simpson, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Graham Simpson, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Kim Schmulian (Glasgow) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Kim Schmulian, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Katherine Sangster (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Katherine Blackstock Sangster, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
In my heart, my allegiance is to the people of Scotland.I, Mark Ruskell, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Angela Ross (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Angela Ross, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Emma Roddick (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I make this affirmation under protest in order to sit in this Parliament, where my allegiance will be to the people of Inverness and Nairn.I, Emma Roddick, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King...
Willie Rennie (Fife North East) (LD) LD Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, William Cowan Rennie, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Kirsten Oswald (Eastwood) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Kirsten Frances Oswald, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Kate Nevens (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I make this affirmation to the sovereign people of Scotland and pledge that, in all my actions, the interests of the Scottish people shall be paramount over and above those of the monarchy.I, Kate Nevens, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be fait...
Laura Moodie (South Scotland) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
My affirmation is to the sovereign people of Scotland, whose interests I will always serve before those of the monarchy.I, Laura Moodie, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs...
Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I believe that the people of this country should be citizens, not subjects, and my first allegiance is to them.I, Carol Ann Mochan, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and ...
Laura Mitchell (Moray) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Laura Mitchell, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.I, Laura Mitchell, gie my depone, solemnly and sincerely, aat I wull be faithful and...
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Jenni Minto, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Jack Middleton (Aberdeen Central) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I declare that my first loyalty will always be to the people of Scotland.I, Jack Middleton, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Colm Merrick, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Lloyd Melville (Angus South) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Lloyd Alexander Melville, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Pauline Mary McNeill, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Marie McNair (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Marie Alexandra McNair, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Stuart McMillan (Inverclyde) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Stuart McMillan, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Paul McLennan (East Lothian Coast and Lammermuirs) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Paul Stewart McLennan, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Ivan McKee (Glasgow Easterhouse and Springburn) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Ivan McKee, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Cara McKee (West Scotland) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Cara McKee, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Helen McDade (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Helen McDade, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD) LD Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Liam Scott McArthur, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Màiri McAllan (Clydesdale) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Màiri Louise McAllan, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Duncan Massey (North East Scotland) (Reform) Reform Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Duncan Massey, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Gillian Martin (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
My allegiance is to the people of Scotland, who are sovereign.I, Gillian Anne Martin, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Michael Marra, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Q Manivannan (Edinburgh and Lothians East) (Green) Green Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I make the affirmation for the people of Scotland and their care, my bonnie, bonnie home.I, Q Manivannan, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.
Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith) (SNP) SNP Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
In order to represent my constituents and serve the common good and the people of Scotland, I, Ben Macpherson, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according...
Donald MacKinnon (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (Lab) Lab Chamber
14 May 2026
Oaths and Affirmations
I, Donald MacKinnon, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.Tha mise Dòmhnall MacFhionghain, a’ mionnachadh gum bi mi dìleas agus fìor umhail do A Mhòrachd An Rìgh Teàrla...
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Chamber

Plenary, 02 Mar 2000

02 Mar 2000 · S1 · Plenary
Item of business
Gaelic
Munro, John Farquhar LD Ross, Skye and Inverness West Watch on SPTV
Feasgar math, neach-cathraich. Tha mi air leth toilichte a bhith nam phàirt dhen deasbad seo am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. 'S e latha sònraichte tha seo, chan ann a-mhàin dhan Ghàidhlig fhèin agus dhan chultar againn, ach cudromach ann an eachdraidh na h-Alba agus eachdraidh na Pàrlamaid.

Mas coimhead mi air adhart gu ar rùintean agus an saoghal a tha romhainn thaobh na Gàidhlig, bu mhath leam aithne thoirt do gach adhartas a chaidh a bhuinig ann an saoghal na Gàidhlig thairis air a' chòig bliadhna fichead a dh'fhalbh—eadar ceòl is a h-uile roinn eile de ar cultar. Còig bliadhna fichead air ais, cha robh againn ach leth-uair san t-seachdainn de dh'òrain air clàr air an radio agus cha robh càil idir air an telebhisein. Agus 's e glè bheag de thaic a bha a' Ghàidhlig a' faighinn bho ùghdarasan ionadail no buidhnean poblach.

Nis, mar a dh'fhairich sinn, tha cùisean air atharrachadh. Tha seirbheis nàiseanta Radio againn tron BhBC—ged nach e seirbheis nàiseanta a th'ann buileach fhathast—le corra bheàrn cudromach a tha sinn an dòchas a thèid a lìonadh an ùine nach bi fada—mar dh'iarr Ministear na Stàite Brian MacUilleam air a' BhBC bho chionn ghoirid. Tha prògraman radio againn gach latha—agus tha leithid air Telebhisein cuideachd—ged bhitheamaid an dòchas gum bi seanal Gàidhlig againn cuideachd taobh staigh còig bliadhna.

Thaobh leasachaidhean na Gàidhlig san fharsaingeachd, chan eil teagamh agamsa nach deach adhartas is feabhas mòr a dhèanamh tro Fhoghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Tha nis fasig air trì fichead aonad Gàidhlig ann an sgoiltean agus sgoil ùr air a chomharrachadh an Glaschu. 'S e an tàmailt as motha, 's dòcha, mar a dhiùlt comhairlichean an Dun Eideann an dearbh rud a thoirt do na pàrantan a bha ga iarraidh bho chionn ghoirid.

Bidh sinn an dòchas ged-tha gun tachair sin. Tha nis, Fhir na Cathraich, faisg air 2,000 duine cloinne sna h-aonadan an-diugh. Adhartas mòr.

Tha Comann nam Pàrant (Nàiseanta) a' cumail taice ri trì deug thar fhichead aonad fo-sgoile. Feumaidh sinn dèanamh cinnteach gum bi goireasan, ionmhas agus stòras aca son leasachaidhean eile chur air adhart mar tha pàrantan ag iarraidh.

'S e cnag na cùise gu bheil feum air còirichean nam pàrantan a dhaingneachadh san lagh agus an dèanamh tèarainte. Tha feum againn air tèarainteachd na Gàidhlig a bhunaiteachadh san lagh, a' toirt dhith an aon inbhe 's a th' aig Cuimris sa Chuimrigh, agus Beurla ann an Alba.

Tha an Riaghaltas nis air moladh ceud gu leth tidsear ùr a chur do sgoiltean a'teagasg tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig thairis air na seachd bliadhna romhainn. Tha mi a' cur failte air an naidheachd sin agus goinne thidsearan air a bhith gar cumail air ais gu mòr. Thaobh trèanadh thidsearan, tha e cudromach gun tèid barrachd ùine agus ionmhas a chosg air trèanadh, agus air foghlam do thidsearan son fallaineachd na Gàidhlig a ghleidheil agus comasan cainnte ar cuid chloinne a thogail. Tha goinne thidsearan Gàidhlig ann an-dràsda aig a h-uile ìre agus anns a h-uile cuspair. Feumar sin a leasachadh, ach an tàladh sinn daoine a tha sgileil, deanadach agus adhartach san obair. Feumaidh sinn cuideachd coimhead gu sònraichte air na feumalachdan a th' aig oileanaich san raon seo ann an sgìrean iomallach agus taic shònraichte a chomharrachadh dhaibhsan.

Bu chòir dhuinn cuideachd coimhead air maoineachadh san fharsaingeachd: An lean sinn leis an t-siostam bhriste, sgaoilte a th' againn? Nach biodh e nas fheàrr an t-airgead a thoirt do dh'aon bhuidheann Gàidhlig, leithid Comunn na Gàidhlig an- dràsda?

Cò bhiodh a' riochadhadh na h-Ard Chomhairle bhon Righaltas agus cò air a bhiodh an t-uallach? Tha sinn cinnteach ged-tha gu feum barrachd guth a bhith aig coimhearsnachd na Gàidhlig ann a bhith a' riaghladh an airgid agus gum bu chòir a bhith ga chosg bho aon sporan.

Chaidh a h-uile adhartas air a bheil sinn a-mach, agus a' cur fàilte an-diugh, a' bhuinig le mòran obrach gu saor-thoileach agus le deagh rùn. Agus cuideachd taic bho Phàrtaidhean Phoilitigeach air gach taobh. Bu mhath leamsa gun leanadh sin tron Phàrlamaid seo agus tha mi a' cur mo thaice ri Buidheann Eadar-Phàrtaidhean a stèidheachadh son seo thoirt air adhart.

Tha mi a' cur failte air an naidheachd gu bheil oifigeach Gàidhlig gu bhith againn sa Phàrlamaid son fios a chumail gu buill mun chànain agus son leasachadh a thoirt air adhart.

Chan fheum sinn a bhith gealtach a' cur ar taice ri gach cànan is cultar a th' againn, ge bith dè cho doirbh 's a tha an t-slighe coimhead, no fad-as an sealladh.

Còig bliadhna fichead air ais cha robh ann an Sabhal Mòr Ostaig ach nàdar de dh'aisling. An-diugh, 's e th' anns an sgìre sin ach àite a tha tighinn beò, le coimhearsnachd ùr, agus òg, ag obair sa Cholaisde 's a' frithealadh gach nì a tha a' dol air adhart ann. Agus a' tarraing oileanaich bho air feadh an t-saoghail. Tha an togalach ùr—Togalach Chaluim Chille agus obair lomairt Chaluim Chille a-rithist a' cur ris an lèirsinn a bh' aig daoine ann a bhith a' smaoineachadh air Colaisde Ghàidhlig.

Bidh fiughar againn ri beachdan Buidheann Gnìomh na Gàidhlig, agus an aithisg aca, a' mìneachadh ciamar a tha iad fhèin a' faicinn saoghal na Gàidhlig son an aon seòrsa lèirsinn sna bliadhnaichean romhainn.

Mu dheireadh ma-tha, ann a bhith coimhead air mion-chànan, nach beachdaich sinn air Papa New Guinea far a bheil mòr-shluaigh de chòig millean. Dìreach mar th' againn fhèin an Alba. Còrr is sia ceud eilean, a' mhòr-chuid dhiubh gun neach a' fuireach orra. Tha còrr is ochd ceud cànan aca ged-tha. Tha cànan oifigeil aca cuideachd a tha iad a' cleachdadh sa Phàrlamaid—Tok Pisin—nàdar de Bheurla.

In the same item of business

The Presiding Officer (Sir David Steel): NPA
The next item of business is a debate on motion S1M.607, in the name of Alasdair Morrison, on Gaelic, and on an amendment to that motion. I shall hand over t...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Mr George Reid): SNP
While the galleries are clearing, I shall make my announcements first in English, as this is a bilingual debate. As members are aware, a simultaneous interpr...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: SNP
Order, order. Welcome to the first Gaelic debate in the Scottish Parliament for 700 years. I call Alasdair Morrison to open the debate.
The Deputy Minister for Highlands and Islands and Gaelic (Mr Alasdair Morrison): Lab
Ceann Comhairle, 's ann le uaill, iomagain agus beagan de dh'irisleachd a tha mi a' fosgladh a' chòmhraidh seo an-diugh. 'S e seo latha cho sònraichte 's a b...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: Lab
It is with a mixture of pride, trepidation and humility that I open this dialogue today. This is a unique day in the annals of Gaelic, as for the first time ...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: SNP
Tapa leibh a Mhaighistir Mhoireasdain agus beannachdan bho Phàrlamaid na h-Alba.
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: SNP
Thank you, Mr Morrison, and greetings to you from the Scottish Parliament.
The member continued in English. SNP
The next business is in English. I shall therefore take it in English. Before we move on, I advise members that Mr Brian Monteith has chosen to revise slight...
Mr Brian Monteith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): Con
I would like to thank the Presiding Officer for allowing me to replace my amendment at short notice. I have submitted a new one so that the Conservatives can...
Mr John Munro (Ross, Skye and Inverness West) (LD): LD
Chan eil mi a' tuigsinn facal a tha an duine còir a' cantainn. Carson nach eil sinn a' faighinn eadar-theangachaidh ann an Gàidhlig bhon tha e a' bruidhinn a...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: LD
I do not understand a word that this kind man is saying. Why do we not have a Gaelic translation of what he is saying?
Mr Monteith: Con
I presume that that was a point of order rather than an intervention.
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Patricia Ferguson): Lab
Yes—in which case it was out of order. Given Mr Munro's previous participation in debates, it is safe to assume that he can understand Mr Monteith.
Mr Monteith: Con
It has often been said that what I say is unintelligible, but that is not normally because no translation is available.I want to concentrate mainly on Gaelic...
Michael Russell (South of Scotland) (SNP): SNP
A Chinn Suidhe.Feumaidh mi innse dhuibh aig an tòiseach gur e fear stiùiridh de chompanaidh telebhisean Gàidhlig beag a th' annam.Bidh sinne a' cur taice ris...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: SNP
I should declare an interest, as I am the director of a small Gaelic television company.The SNP will support the Executive and oppose the amendment lodged by...
Lewis Macdonald (Aberdeen Central) (Lab): Lab
The member might be interested to know that Gaelic was last spoken in the Scottish Parliament in 1307.
Michael Russell: SNP
Uill, seo a' chiad deasbad againn anns a' Ghàidhlig bho choinnich a' Phàrlamaid—no pàirt Pàrlamaid—ann an Airde a' Chatain ann an Earra Ghàidheal ann an trì ...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: SNP
Well, I think that this is the first debate in Gaelic since the Parliament, or part of it, met in Ardchattan, Argyll in 1309. King Robert the Bruce was in yo...
The Deputy Presiding Officer (Patricia Ferguson): Lab
I call John Farquhar Munro to open for the Liberal Democrats.
Mr John Munro (Ross, Skye and Inverness West) (LD): LD
Feasgar math, neach-cathraich. Tha mi air leth toilichte a bhith nam phàirt dhen deasbad seo am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. 'S e latha sònraichte tha seo, chan ann ...
Tha Tok Pisin aig nas lugha na leth-cheud mìle neach (aon sa cheud dhen mhòr-shluaigh):
ach 's e sin a' phriomh chànan a th' aca a' riaghladh na dùthcha agus ann an saoghal Malairt. Leasan ann a-sin dhuinn uile. San t-suidheachadh sin, bhiodh fo...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation:
Good afternoon, Presiding Officer and friends. I am very pleased to be taking part in this debate. This is a very special day, not only for our Gaelic langua...
The Deputy Presiding Officer: Lab
We now move to the open part of the debate. Members will have four minutes for their speeches; they should try to stick to the timetable so that we can accom...
Lewis Macdonald (Aberdeen Central) (Lab): Lab
Tha mo nighean, Iona, dà bhliadhna an-diugh. Bhiodh m' athair, an t-Urramach Ruairidh Dòmhnallach—"Ruairidh eile"—moiteil aisde.Mar bhàrd agus sgoilear Gàidh...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: Lab
My daughter, Iona, is two years old today. My father, the Reverend Roddy Macdonald—"the other Roddy"—would have been proud of her. As a Gaelic poet and schol...
The member continued in English. Lab
I belong to the generation in between. When my father learned to speak English at a primary school in North Uist, Gaelic speakers could still be found as far...
Dr Winnie Ewing (Highlands and Islands) (SNP): SNP
Tha mi uamhasach toilichte agus pròiseil a bhith an seo an-diugh ann am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Alba—an tìr is àlainne san Roinn Eòrpa. Gàidhlig—cànan Gàradh Ed...
Following is the simultaneous interpretation: SNP
I am happy and proud to be here today in the Scottish Parliament. Gaelic is the language of Eden. I am sorry that I am not yet fluent in Gaelic. I hope to be...
Johann Lamont (Glasgow Pollok) (Lab): Lab
Mòran taing. Chan eil mòran Gàidhlig agam, ach tha mi glè mhòr as a' chànan aig na daoine 'on tàinig mi. Chan urrainn dhomh ach mo thaic a thoirt dhan Ghàidh...