Minister open to Executive dialogue ‘to avoid legal action’ over Grand Central Irish language row

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins (Liam McBurney/PA)

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins (Liam McBurney/PA)

Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister has said she is willing to engage in dialogue over bilingual signage at Grand Central Station after stinging remarks from a High Court judge who branded the Executive a “laughing stock”.

On Thursday, Mr Justice McAlinden called on ministers to enter discussions over the inclusion of Irish language signs instead of spending vital public money on a legal battle.