The Education Minister's rejection of another Irish Language unit is 'disappointing'.
That's from Padraig O'Tiarnaigh of Conradh na gaeilge.
It follows the blocking of plans to establish a statutory Irish-medium nursery unit in Kilkeel.
Peter Weir says the demand for pre-school places in the area is currently being met.
But Mr O'Tiarnaigh says the Education Minister and the DUP have another agenda.
He spoke to Q Radio's Iveren McCallion. Click below to listen.
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