Motion Amendment

Motion TitleReplacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast - Amendment 2

Motion Amendment TextLeave out all after ‘That this Assembly’ and insert: ‘affirms its support for the promotion and development of the Irish language; notes that Belfast City Council's 15 per cent threshold for support for Irish language signage is informed by guidance from the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues; condemns attempts by elected representatives to weaponise the Irish language to stoke sectarian division; further notes that Belfast City Council's Dual Language Street Signs policy is consistent with the British Government's ratification of the European Charter for Regional Minority Languages, and its support for both Irish and Ulster Scots; calls on the Executive to appoint the Irish Language and the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British tradition commissioners without further delay; and further calls on the Executive to meaningfully invest in Irish-medium education, Irish language community groups, youth services and to expand the number of public services delivered in Irish, including health and social care.’

Amendment Number2

Motion Amendment CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office09/10/2025