Gaston Criticises Translation Bill in NI Schools as ‘Shocking’ – Costs Triple over Last 5 Years

Gaston criticises translation bill in NI schools as ‘shocking’ – costs triple over last 5 years

The cost of providing translation services for pupils in Northern Ireland’s schools has more than tripled in the past five years, new figures have revealed — with the total bill rising from £44,000 in 2020/21 to £139,000 in 2024/25.

Surging Translation Costs in Schools Expose Hidden Cost of Immigration

Commenting on an answer he received from the Education Minister recently TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston said: “While there are those who claim that there is no evidence of mass immigration in Northern Ireland, this is another set of data which exposes the truth. Every penny spent by the Education Authority on translation costs for pupils who do not speak English is money which has to be diverted from other pressing needs within our schools.…