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flag Over 300 acts of vandalism have targeted Irish-English road signs in Northern Ireland since 2017, sparking political debate over cost, support, and implementation.

flag Dual-language road signs in Northern Ireland’s Mid Ulster area have faced 349 acts of vandalism since 2017, with over £329,000 spent on 1,046 signs. flag A recent proposal for a sign in Carrickmore, where the street name Ardtearmann is already in Irish, sparked debate, with unionist councillors calling the translation process “ridiculous” and wasteful. flag Sinn Féin urged faster implementation, noting a company with regional contracts could assist. flag Of 14 recent applications, 12 met the 15% resident support threshold, leading to a majority-approved installation plan at an estimated £26,000 cost, though concerns remain over transparency, efficiency, and long-term funding.

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