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Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]

Proceeding contribution from Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 22 June 2022. It occurred during Debate on bills and Committee proceeding on Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL].

My Lords, accepting the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Empey, I do not believe that there is only a perception of a difference; this legislation would actually make a difference between the two. NDNA did not give acceptance or credence to lack of parity of esteem; in actual fact, it was demanding that. It was not seeking to be used for discrimination against the unionist community; in actual fact, it was demanding that both communities in Northern Ireland were treated with that parity of esteem.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

823 c98GC 

Session

2022-23

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords Grand Committee

Subjects

Equality
Irish language
Northern Ireland
Public sector
Northern Ireland government
Ulster Scots language
Irish Language Commissioner
Office of Identity and Cultural Expression
Commissioner for the Ulster Scots and the Ulster British Tradition

Legislation

Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill (HL) 2022-23

Link

View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk
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