Manx language secondary school would need 'passion'

Education minister reflects on successes of Bunscoill

Could we ever see a Manx language secondary school on the Isle of Man?

The education minister says it would need the same 'passion' that founded the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh in the first place.

It was announced this week the Manx language primary school was 'going mainstream', and becoming a 'fully maintained' government facility.

Dr Alex Allinson said he'd support the same gaelic provision for older children, if the demand was there:

You can listen to more of that interview below, where the minister told Dollin Mercer it performs as well, if not better, than other schools on the Island:

We'll hear more about this on Manx Radio's Perspective programme from midday until one on Sunday.