That is apparently what happened to £6 million allocated for Irish-medium school accommodation and facilities in Northern Ireland. Yet only £1 million went to Iontaobhas na Gaelscolaíochta, the organisation that provides classrooms, buildings, and practical support for Irish-medium schools. He expressed disappointment but also made a simple point: parents choosing Irish-medium education pay taxes and participate fully in society. Most of all, £6 million for Irish-medium facilities should mean £6 million for Irish-medium facilities. Reporting referenced in this article: BBC News NI coverage of the £6 million Irish-medium education allocation.