Commencement order bringing Irish Language Commissioner powers into force

1 release from 1 party, 29 January 2026.

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1. Gaston challenges deputy First Minister on Irish Language Commissioner

   • TUV
   • 29 January 2026
   • Criticism
   • Criticises another northern ireland political party or its representatives

   TUV North Antrim MLA Timothy Gaston says the commencement order bringing the Irish Language Commissioner's powers into force is the DUP's surrender on Irish language demands, and calls on the deputy First Minister to ensure Pol Deeds stays within his legal powers, including over the Grand Central…

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