Minister Joe McHugh has today announced that Naíonra Ailt a’ Chorráin has secured a grant of up to €5,340 for upgrade works.
The funding boost will be used for important fencing around the centre in Burtonport.
“Naíonra Ailt a’ Chorráin has made great strides over the last 20 years in promoting the Irish language among children in the area,” Minister McHugh said.
“It’s great to see such a focal part of the community getting backing from Government to improve its facilities.
“Déananna Naíonra Ailt a’ Chorrain sár-obair ag cur an Gaeilge chun cinn don chéad ghlúin eile. Tá sé go hiontach go mbeidh tacaíocht tugtha ag an Rialtas don obair seo.”
The grant was sanctioned by Government Chief Whip and Minister for the Irish language, Gaeltacht and the Islands Sean Kyne.
Minister McHugh said: “The work and activities of the Naíonra go a huge way to supporting the aims of Language Planning, especially those linked to the home, community and education.
“I’d like to thank Minister Kyne for the focus on this area. Supporting Early Years and the promotion of the Irish language among youngsters was a key plank of the Government’s Action Plan 2018-2022 for the Irish language and it’s great to see it coming to life.”
The grant will be up to €5,340 or 95% of the total cost of the work.
Minister McHugh said: “The money will help cover the cost of a fence surrounding a yard next to the naíonra. It improves the facility. It shows the Government living up to promises to support Early Years and support the Irish language in the next generation.”
