GRANTS approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta slumped by almost €4 million to €11.8m last year but more than €700,000 were approved to companies and entities associated with members of the board.

ÚDARÁS Na Gaeltachta has revealed a radical five-year action plan to create 850 jobs a year in Irish-speaking areas.

ÚDARÁS na Gaeltachta has reversed a controversial decision to sell a holiday home complex to four Connemara-based businessman for €1.4 million despite receiving an offer for €1.9m.