The Irish language community in Co Monaghan and throughout the country are taking part in strike action today for the first time. They are calling for fair investment for the Irish language from both governments. Groups are seeking an immediate solution and fair investment as they undertake a new campaign to highlight historic disinvestment in the language.
Sean O Murchada is the Cathaoirleach of Muineachan le Gaelige.
Speaking on today's Joe Finnegan Show, Sean said that the latest cuts announced by Foras na Gaeilge are "disastrous" and affect groups who are already under severe funding pressure. He said that today's strike is a testament to the frustration and anger, not just at the latest curtailment, but the long-term disinvestment in Irish language funding:
