Controversy over Surveying for Irish Street Signs in Belfast

Surveys for dual language Irish Street signs will go ahead in two East Belfast Streets despite concerns over potential impacts.

ADUP Proposal Fails:
ADUP proposal to block surveys for Mount Merrion Avenue and Isoline Street in East Belfast failed on a vote at a Belfast City Council Committee meeting this week.

Council's Dual Language Street Sign Policy:
The council's Dual Language Street Sign policy states that 'each application will be subject to an initial assessment for any potential adverse impacts on equality, good relations and rural needs...'