100 Irish language advocates protested Belfast's Grand Central Station's lack of Irish signage, urging Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to mandate dual-language signs.
Irish language advocates protested at Belfast's Grand Central Station, which opened without Irish signage, expressing dissatisfaction with Translink. Approximately 100 activists from An Dream Dearg urged Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to mandate dual-language signs, citing concerns over compliance with the European Charter for Regional Minority Languages. Translink stated that an Irish welcome sign is present and more will be added as development continues, while O'Dowd is committed to promoting the Irish language.
September 12, 2024
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