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Sinn Féin MLA welcomes official status granted to Naíscoil an Droichid

Published: 2 April, 2008

Sinn Féin South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has welcomed the announcement that Naíscoil an Droichid has been granted official status by the Department of Education.

Mr Maskey said,

"I welcome the latest news that Naíscoil an Droichid shall be granted official status by the Department of Education and I would like to thank the Minister.

"This award winning Irish language cultural centre has first class resources, classes and staff and attracts visitors from around the world.

"It is wonderful that a high standard of pre-schools education will be continued for the children who are already registered and for the next intake also.

"I am extremely confident that the Naíscoil will give a great start to these children.

"Maith sibh!"