Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Varsani welcomes that Dungannon will display Christmas lights in English, Irish and Ulster-Scots

The Dungannon councillor said: “I welcome that my proposal in favour of purchasing Christmas lights in English, Irish and Ulster-Scots for Dungannon town was passed.

“As a council we have a responsibility to promote equality to ensure an inclusive and respectful society.

"The attempted call in by the DUP once again highlights their contempt towards the language and Irish identity in an attempt to drag us backwards but there will be no going back.

“The Irish language belongs to all sections of our community and is flourishing in Mid-Ulster, it should be respected and celebrated.”

Speaking at an Environment committee of Mid Ulster Council last December, Councillor Varsani remarked on 2021 Census figures showing that Mid Ulster is topping the Northern Ireland league when it comes to language proficiency, and actual use of Irish in daily life.