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12/01/2017
'Funds Identified' To Continue Irish Bursary Scheme
Communities Minister Paul Givan has said he has identified funds to continue the Líofa Irish Bursary Scheme.
He confirmed his decision to cut the £50,000 grant was not a "political decision".
Alliance Leader Naomi Long tweeted: "Relieved Líofa scheme will continue. Reasons for cancelling in first place need explained - petty swipes that have taken Assembly to brink."
SDLP MLA Claire Hanna tweeted: "Not sure if pins fit very neatly back in grenades, but good to see this reinstated. Spent my teenage summers in Gaeltacht, more the merrier!"
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff said: "The decision to cut the Líofa bursary of £50k for disadvantaged children was disgraceful.
"While this reversal is welcome, it is a decision that should never have been taken.
"The DUP has demonstrated contempt for the Irish Language and that must change.
"The rights of the Irish Language speakers need to be recognised and respected."
(CD)
He confirmed his decision to cut the £50,000 grant was not a "political decision".
Alliance Leader Naomi Long tweeted: "Relieved Líofa scheme will continue. Reasons for cancelling in first place need explained - petty swipes that have taken Assembly to brink."
SDLP MLA Claire Hanna tweeted: "Not sure if pins fit very neatly back in grenades, but good to see this reinstated. Spent my teenage summers in Gaeltacht, more the merrier!"
Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff said: "The decision to cut the Líofa bursary of £50k for disadvantaged children was disgraceful.
"While this reversal is welcome, it is a decision that should never have been taken.
"The DUP has demonstrated contempt for the Irish Language and that must change.
"The rights of the Irish Language speakers need to be recognised and respected."
(CD)
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