The programme, Dioplóma sa Chultúr Dúchais is delivered by NUIG through blended learning, a combination of online learning and workshops. The Department understands that three cycles of the programme have been delivered to date. Details regarding participation per county etc are provided as follows:
County
|
No of participants
|
Antrim
|
1
|
Dublin
|
8
|
Cavan
|
1
|
Kerry
|
5
|
Kildare
|
4
|
Wicklow
|
2
|
Donegal
|
10
|
Galway
|
14
|
Leitrim
|
1
|
Mayo
|
2
|
Tipperary
|
2
|
Other:
|
|
Belgium
|
1
|
Canada
|
1
|
United States of America
|
1
|
Total
|
53
|
I would also refer the Deputy to another relevant measure as set out under Action 5.34 of the Action Plan for the Irish Language 2018-2022 which was launched, following Government approval, in June 2018. The action in question relates to the online course to graduate level in the Irish Language and Irish Culture which is being provided on Dublin City University's Fáilte Ar-Líne platform and, in respect of which, my Department has approved funding of €833,084 since 2015.