Debate contribution: Irish Language Strategy: Update

Debate contribution by Mr Declan Kearney on 17 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Declan Kearney
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 17 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Irish Language Strategy: Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5394751

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Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as ucht an fhreagra sin.
Your Ministry has increasingly become defined as one with a reputation for being hostile to the Irish language, hostile to equality and hostile to the Irish language community and to meetings with it. That is the opposite of what should be expected from your office. Therefore, Minister, will you outline what steps you will take in the remainder of the mandate to rebuild relationships, trust and confidence with the Irish language community in the North?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3126/22-27.

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