údarás

Údarás is a term derived from the Irish language, meaning "authority." In various contexts within Ireland, it often refers to a statutory body or an organization vested with specific powers and responsibilities. The most prominent example is Údarás na Gaeltachta, an Irish state agency responsible for the development and promotion of the Gaeltacht, the Irish-speaking regions of Ireland. This organization aims to support economic, social, and cultural activities within these areas, with a particular focus on fostering the use and revival of the Irish language. Beyond this specific agency, the term "údarás" can be used more generally to denote any official body exercising a particular kind of authority or jurisdiction, such as a local authority or a regulatory authority. The specific nature and scope of an údarás would be defined by the legislation or charter that established it.