Western Isles MSP backs Gaelic Pre- school bid

Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has written to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar on behalf of parents in Carloway who have contacted him making a case for a Croileagan Gaelic pre-school in the Carloway area.

“This side of Lewis”

Alasdair Allan commented:

“A number of parents have asked me to enquire about the prospects of a Croileagan in Carloway, and this is something I have been happy to take up with the Comhairle. It is unclear, as yet, what the minimum number of children would be for the Comhairle to be willing to provide such a service, but there is clearly no shortage of enthusiasm among interested parents.

I have taken the opportunity to write to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to raise the topic. In particular I have conveyed their feeling that, with demand strong in both Shawbost and Breasclete for the Gaelic pre-school provision there, there may well be room for another Croileagan on this side of Lewis.”

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