Debate contribution: Irish Language Signage: Legal Actions

Debate contribution by Mr Declan Kearney on 8 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Declan Kearney
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 8 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Irish Language Signage: Legal Actions
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5674064

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as an fhreagra fhíorghairid sin.
Minister, you will be aware that there is considerable anger over the legal action that you have been taking against that signage. Earlier today, I noted that a loss of confidence has been submitted by the arts sector in relation to a lack of investment in that work. Regardless of whether you are able to specify a quantum of expenditure, does your Department hold a dedicated financial reserve in order to pursue such legal actions?
If not, are you funding those costs at the expense of the delivery of other services under the auspices of your Department, including investment in the arts sector?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3879/22-27.

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