Irish language groups are being encouraged by a Derry MLA to make sure they apply to become part of the new all Ireland structure for core-funded bodies.
Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney.
Sinn Fein’s Raymond McCartney’s comments come after a recent meeting of the Department of Culture Arts and Leisure Committee in which a delegation from Irish language groups Ultach, Altram and an t-Aisaonad made representations.
Mr McCartney said: “I have great confidence in the northern-based Irish language groups who have been to the forefront of the revival in Gaeilge throughout the North.
“Some of the groups expressed concerns about their future under the new arrangements. We have received assurances that there are no predetermined outcomes to the make up of the all-Ireland structures and I would urge all the groups concerned to apply to be part of these arrangements.”
Mr McCartney concluded: “The northern groups have years of experience and expertise and I urge them strongly to engage with the process. Foras na Gaeilge will be in front of the committee in a few weeks and Sinn Féin will certainly be raising the groups concerns with them.”
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