The North’s leaders have launched a competition to appoint language commissioners.
The creation of the posts was committed to in the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act which was passed in 2022.
The Act also includes an Office of Identity and Cultural Expression “to promote cultural pluralism and respect for diversity”.
The appointment competition will also be for a director and five other members to that office.
On Wednesday evening, First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly announced that adverts for the posts will appear in the coming days.
Ms O’Neill said: “I am delighted to announce the launch of the appointments process for the Irish Language Commissioner and Ulster Scots Commissioner.
“They are integral to delivering the Identity and Language Act and I want to welcome the progress on this issue.
“I am committed to supporting, celebrating and promoting the richness and diversity…
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