First Irish language ‘strike’ on border cuts

An Irish language “strike” is in protest against the first cross-border language funding.

More than 40 language organizations in Northern Ireland and Ireland Republic will participate in action on Wednesday.

Organizations in areas such as Belfast, Londondere, Dublin, Gaulway and Dongal will be among those who closed their doors on Wednesday morning.

Half a day strike is motivated Cut by All-Austriland Irish Language Agency Fours Na Galege.

Wednesday morning strike would mean that places like Calturalin McDam and Fiach and Glor Na Mona in Belfast and Calturalain Ui Chanin in Dairy will be closed from 09:30 GMT from 13:00.

Konchur Mudagh, the advocacy manager of Conradhna Na Gilge, said this was the first time the Irish language and the Geltach community took the strike action.

“This is an action of the last measure,” he told BBC News NI.

“We think we are not listening.”

Mr. The Mudagh said that they are “encouraged and embarrassed” to both the Republic of North Ireland and the Ireland government, to ensure that action is “as urgency” to address the funding issue.

“These groups met at an emergency meeting in Dublin two weeks ago,” he said.

“As a result, they have called a half -day action to encourage both governments to reverse these cuts and to ensure that we have a long -term solution to the permanent crisis.”

Mr. that Mudah claimed that the agreement on a new funding mechanism for north-south bodies was being “blocked” by DUP.

He said, “The groups are now calling both governments to find a practical solution to reverse those cuts, but in fact the funding within the north-south bodies look at the long-term solution of the crisis, especially Fourse Gayelaj In, “he said.”

In a statement, Siyrain Mac Giola Bhin, President of Conradhna Na Galege, said the strike was “a case of regret”.

He said, “It is clear that we have a major problem and the new cross-border agency, which is responsible for the proper money of the propagation of Irish language, has completely failed by both governments in the last 20 years,” he Said. ,

He described the latest cuts as “disastrous” and affects groups that are already under pressure from serious money.

He said, “Today’s strike is a will for frustration and anger, not only in the latest coatalement, but the long -term disinvestment in Irish language financing,” he said.

Organizations on strike are collectively calling for a new funding model for Fourous Na Gilej and if it receives additional funding from governments to reverse the cuts for the organization.