THE Scottish Government is to provide additional funding to secure the jobs of 27 staff working for a Gaelic community scheme after severe backlash.
An initial payment of £175,000 will be provided to Gaelic development agency Bòrd na Gàidhlig to maintain the role of the community officers, who work to promote the Gaelic language and culture through local projects.
First Minister Humza Yousaf said: “I have been clear about the importance of protecting staff who provide this vital service in our communities. This additional funding will protect these important roles while allowing Bòrd na Gàidhlig to come forward with sustainable options to secure the future of this programme.
However, chair of the Tiree Community Trust Rhoda Meek has described the funding as a"short-term" solution. Meek previously said,"language loss across Gaeldom has been gathering pace over recent years, fueled by a political landscape which is not particularly interested in native Gaelic speakers".
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