Ailean Beaton
@aileanbeaton.bsky.social
Journalist | Neach-naidheachd @ BBC.
Glasgow/Skye
Glasgow/Skye
Update: Falkirk council agrees to continue the transport - and look to a more affordable solution in the future. Parents and pupils are relieved.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Còmhdhail-sgoile FtMG san Eaglais Bhric gus leantainn an-dràsta
Dh'aontaich Comhairle na h-Eaglaise Brice leantainn le còmhdhail-sgoile do chloinn a tha mar-thà ann am FtMG, is gun tèid ath-sgrùdadh a dhèanamh a thaobh sgoilearan ùra.
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March 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Update: Falkirk council agrees to continue the transport - and look to a more affordable solution in the future. Parents and pupils are relieved.
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Interestingly, though, the same councillor who proposed the huge council tax rise is also leading the opposition to the Gaelic transport cuts. Cllr. Laura Murtagh says the cut will adversely impact kids - perhaps even breaking their rights under UNCRC.
LOTS to this story. More on BBC An Là tonight.
LOTS to this story. More on BBC An Là tonight.
March 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Interestingly, though, the same councillor who proposed the huge council tax rise is also leading the opposition to the Gaelic transport cuts. Cllr. Laura Murtagh says the cut will adversely impact kids - perhaps even breaking their rights under UNCRC.
LOTS to this story. More on BBC An Là tonight.
LOTS to this story. More on BBC An Là tonight.
But the council is undoubtedly under financial strain. This week it passed a 15.6% increase in council tax. A council report claims taxis for GME pupils costs £80,000+ a year.
March 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
But the council is undoubtedly under financial strain. This week it passed a 15.6% increase in council tax. A council report claims taxis for GME pupils costs £80,000+ a year.
Falkirk Council hasn’t responded to BBC requests for comment. (Bòrd na Gaelic and parents also complain about lack of communication).
March 13, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Falkirk Council hasn’t responded to BBC requests for comment. (Bòrd na Gaelic and parents also complain about lack of communication).
Pupils and families will be protesting outside as Falkirk Council vote on the measure today: www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
Comhairle na h-Eaglaise Brice gus co-dhùnadh air còmhdhail FtMG
Coinnichidh Comhairle na h-Eaglaise Brice an-diugh le moladh air am beulaibh còmhdhail-sgoile do chloinn ann am foghlam Gàidhlig a ghearradh, ged a tha cuid de phàrantan is sgoilearan air draghan mòra...
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March 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Pupils and families will be protesting outside as Falkirk Council vote on the measure today: www.bbc.co.uk/naidheachdan...
This is one of the strongest interventions I’ve seen from Bòrd na Gaelic’s leaders. If the cut goes ahead, Ealasaid MacDonald said BnG would report the council to the Scottish Government.
She raised concerns about breaking statutory obligations - their present and upcoming Gaelic language plans.
She raised concerns about breaking statutory obligations - their present and upcoming Gaelic language plans.
March 13, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is one of the strongest interventions I’ve seen from Bòrd na Gaelic’s leaders. If the cut goes ahead, Ealasaid MacDonald said BnG would report the council to the Scottish Government.
She raised concerns about breaking statutory obligations - their present and upcoming Gaelic language plans.
She raised concerns about breaking statutory obligations - their present and upcoming Gaelic language plans.
You’re right and I believe it’s now been corrected! Thanks
February 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
You’re right and I believe it’s now been corrected! Thanks