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£150,000 Irish Signage Sparks Controversy in Belfast

4/3/2025

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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has greenlit £150,000 for Irish language signage at Belfast Grand Central Station, igniting a fierce debate. Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly slammed the move as "shambolic," insisting it needed executive backing. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin rallied behind Kimmins, highlighting the significance of the Irish language, as legal challenges stall the design process.

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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has greenlit £150,000 for Irish language signage at Belfast Grand Central Station, igniting a fierce debate. Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly slammed the move as "shambolic," insisting it needed executive backing. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin rallied behind Kimmins, highlighting the significance of the Irish language, as legal challenges stall the design process.