This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

A local TD is calling for more Government investment to increase the number of third level courses offered through Irish.

Speaking in the Dáil, Galway West TD John Connolly said 8 percent of children can attend primary school through Irish.

He pointed out less than 4 percent move to secondary school as Gaelige – and less than 1 percent undertake third level through Irish.

Fianna Fail Deputy Connolly – who is himself a fluent speaker – argued we should look at the model in Wales.