On page 89 of the programme for Government, Our Shared Future, the Government acknowledges the "importance of the Irish language as the first language of the State". However, mná tí have been given a paltry €1 per student increase on last year's compensation for losing students and keeping accommodation ready for their return. Why are they being treated so disrespectfully, if the Government acknowledges the importance of the Irish language? In addition, Irish colleges, such as Coláiste Bhun an Inbhir in Donegal, were not consulted on the changes made this year, despite the Minister concerned stating that everyone had been consulted. Will the Government commit to reviewing the compensation being paid and ensure that these providers are properly supported in these difficult times?

I do not have the details, but I recall that in recent days the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin, has issued further funding to the mná tí who have lost out because of the loss of Irish colleges again this summer. Difficult choices must be made regarding the allocation of resources, but I will check. My understanding is that further funding has been provided, but I will pass on the concerns raised by the Deputy, see if any community or other organisation has been left out and, if so, see if that can be addressed. Support for such initiatives, however, is a top priority for the Minister.