Galway Bay fm - First time language school accommodation providers in the Galway Gaeltacht are to get a double grant.
The grant applies to first time applicants of the Irish Language Learners Scheme.
The scheme provides a grant for Gaeltacht households to help towards the initial cost of adapting homes to accommodate such Irish language learners.
From June, €2,000 will be available to new households participating in the scheme for the first time.
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Gaeltacht Minister and Galway West TD Seán Kyne says the numbers attending Gaeltacht courses are increasing with over 26,000 young people attending the summer colleges across the Gaeltacht.