Government pauses funding for Irish language promotion body in Cork over 'shortcomings'

Gael-Taca’s secretary, Adrian Breathnach, said the organisation has sought to restore confidence and restart operations, particularly following the closure of its premises on Sullivan's Quay

Gael-Taca’s secretary, Adrian Breathnach, said:  'We did everything we could and we are being treated unfairly.' File picture: David Keane

The Government has suspended all funding to an Irish language promotion organisation in Cork over governance and financial control “shortcomings”, as the body says it is being treated “unfairly”.

Funding to the Irish organisation in Cork City, Gael-Taca, has been suspended since February, with the Department of an Gaeltacht saying that it does not have the “organisational capacity” to handle State funds.