Party says proximity of new Irish signs to Belfast Model School for Girls will harm good relations
The DUP have failed in blocking two North Belfast streets from being surveyed for future Irish signage.
New DUP Councillor for Oldpark Jordan Doran was the first elected member to raise objections under the new policy. He stated in his objections: “Dunblane Avenue is a mixed and diverse community, and I have strong concerns that the proposal to add an Irish street name to Dunblane Avenue would have a strongly negative impact on community relations within the area.
“I think there may have been a concern regarding the impact of a dual language sign on good relations in that surrounding area. So I want to know what the initial assessment for impact looked at.” “What I do know is the impact on community relations when we say to residents who have applied that they won’t get their say, and what that will say about the council’s commitment to participation in city life, democratic process and public consultations.
Councillor Ó Néill said: “Jordan is elected to that District Electoral Area, and so am I. I know multiple families on both of those streets who are raising their kids through Irish, and are Irish speakers. I am fairly confident that both of those streets will return a significant majority in favour.”
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