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Since the new policy was introduced and the first set of streets were approved through the BCC People & Communities Committee in February 2023 (244 streets), combined with the 2024 Gaeltacht Quarter Survey Scheme (292 streets);
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a)In total, only 2.9% of all residents surveyed across 536 approved streets opposed dual-language signage.
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b)On 76% of all 536 streets surveys, not a single resident opposed dual-language signage (409 out of 536 streets).
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c)Across all 536 streets surveyed, not one single street (0/536 = 0%) returned a majority of residents opposed
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d)On average, 1.7% opposition was received per street across 536 streets approved.
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Excluding 292 streets surveyed as part of Gaeltacht Quarter Project:
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c)In total, 9 out of every 10 people responding to the survey supported dual-language signage.
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d)On over 96% of streets (235 / 244), more respondents to the survey supported than opposed dual-language signage.
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e)On over half (133/244) (54%) of all 240 streets surveyed, not a single resident opposed dual-language signage
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f)In total, only 3.9% of all residents across 244 streets opposed dual-language signage.
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Note:The above figures relate to the 244 streets approved (536 including Gaeltacht Quarter). Additionally, 20 other streets surveyed did not meet the 15% support threshold and were not approved. The breakdown of those streets is not available and does not be presented as part of the committee report. It can be assumed those figures, if available would not majorly affect the overall statistics above, due to the small sample size in the overall context of 536 streets.
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Source 1:Belfast City Council People & Communities Committee Minutes
https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?Act=earlier&CId=166&D=202401091715&MD=ielistmeetings
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Source 2:Belfast City Council Summary Report: Gaeltacht Quarter Street Signage Scheme
https://minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/%28S%28xhe05jzjdwiv1tvargp0uh45%29%29/mgAi.aspx?ID=77853
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Contact:bealfeirste@cnag.ie
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Date:11/10/2025
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