SIX STAFF AT an Irish language board have been laid off as the board has decided to close Comhdáil Náisiunta.

The Irish language support centre says that the decision was made after government funding was withdrawn.

The decision to close the centre, which was founded in 1943, was made at a meeting in Dublin last night.

In a statement, the centre says that it had taken the decision “with a heavy heart”.

President of the National Council Deirbhile Nic Raith commended the “professionalism of the staff, and the great work carried out on behalf of the language for over 70 years”.

She thanked Congress member organisations for their support for Comhdáil Náisúnta since its inception and especially during the recent rationalisation process.

She said that the work done by the congress had made it a key organisation in the Irish language movement.

She thanked the staff for their commitment and dedication and wished them every success in the future ahead.

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