Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast

Division held on 13 October 2025. The Motion Was Negatived

Decision type

Simple Majority

Method

Lobby Division

Result

The Motion Was Negatived

Debate

Irish Language Street Signage in Belfast

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The motion voted on

Motion (Private Members' Motion): Replacing Irish Language Street Signage Policy in Belfast

That this Assembly deplores that, since 2022, only 12 per cent of applications for Irish language street signs approved by Belfast City Council commanded the majority support of residents living there, according to recent media reports; contends that with the wishes of the minority trumping the view of the majority in almost nine out of ten cases, this policy is undemocratic and oppressive; is alarmed that in a number of cases residents have been surveyed repeatedly in an attempt to garner the necessary support; condemns the marking of territory in this way, as well as the imposition of minority rule on residents from all backgrounds and traditions; and calls on Belfast City Council to urgently review, and replace, its policy that Irish language street signs can be imposed upon communities with just 15 per cent support.

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Tabled by: Mr Phillip Brett, Mr David Brooks, Mr Brian Kingston

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