Why is there an impasse in the North over the Irish language? - News Summed Up

Why is there an impasse in the North over the Irish language?


She noted "significant gaps" remain between her party and Sinn Féin on the central issue of the status of the Irish language. Here are a few questions answered:What is an Irish Language Act and what do the parties say? What do unionists think of the Irish language? Sources had suggested three pieces of legislation - an Irish Language Act, an Ulster Scots Act and a broader Culture and Respect Act - could be a means to satisfy both sides. She also ruled out any legislation that would see Irish road signs or workforce quotas of Irish speakers within the civil service.


Source: Evening echo February 14, 2018 18:22 UTC



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