GMIT launches second Irish language scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom - GMIT has renewed its efforts to improve its bilingual services by launching a second Irish language scheme.
The new scheme, which runs from 2013 to 2016, has been launched by GMIT President Michael Carmody and members of the GMIT governing body.Over the next three years, the aim is to raise staff competency in Irish through training and development - and strengthen engagement with Irish language organisations.Ivan McPhillips, lecturer at the GMIT School of Business, says there is significant demand for bilingual services at the college.