The government quickly established a Gaeltacht Commission to investigate the current standing of the language in the Gaeltacht areas. Their report in 2000, had a series of recommendations, such as An Official Languages Act, a more comprehensive study of the use of Irish and a national strategy for the Irish language. All of which was achieved within 10 years. With the language planning process then established the Government were able to proclaim that they were proactive in preserving and promoting our native language.