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Millions for Irish language education spent elsewhere

UK · 2026-07-21

Key takeaway

NI Department of Education redirects £5m of a £6m Irish language education fund to other school building projects.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerNI Department of Education redirects £5m from Irish language education fund to other school building projects.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIontaobhas na Gaelscolaíochta faces reduced capital budget, delaying or cancelling planned school expansions.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youConstruction SMEs and suppliers with contracts tied to Irish medium school projects lose expected revenue.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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