Debate contribution: Irish and Ulster-Scots Language Strategies

Debate contribution by Mr Mark Durkan on 18 May 2026.

MLA: Mr Mark Durkan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 18 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Irish and Ulster-Scots Language Strategies
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5548592

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Go raibh maith agat. Tá sé náireach go bhfuil muid anseo arís.
While parties and the Minister enjoy pointing the figure of blame, and some people will want to see the papers to which the Minister referred, most people just want to see progress. We have now had two High Court judgements ruling that delaying the strategy is a breach of legal duty. How can the public have any faith in an Executive who treat their statutory obligations, never mind the people who live here, with such blatant disregard?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2351/22-27.

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