Fermanagh and Omagh District Council approved its first Ulster Scots road signs under the Dual Language Scheme. The Environmental Services Committee reviewed surveys of 16 roads, all surpassing the 15 percent threshold. Fourteen roads qualified for Irish language signs, and two for Ulster Scots.

Installation of the Ulster Scots signs requires translations from the Ulster Scots Agency and the Ulster Scots and British Commissioners Office. John Boyle, Director of Environment and Place, said the council expects those translations next month.

Sinn Fein councillor John Feely supported advancing the Irish signs but noted the Ulster Scots names lack confirmation. Sinn Fein councillor Tommy Maguire highlighted translation difficulties for Gaelic-origin roads into Ulster Scots.

Ulster Unionist councillor John McClaughry rejected the 15 percent threshold policy for any language. Democratic Unionist councillor Aaron Elliott called for a higher threshold across all streets.

Democratic Unionist councillor Shirley Hawkes asked if roads with English and Irish signs could add Ulster Scots, leading to three languages. John Boyle confirmed the policy permits more than one additional language per sign.

Sinn Fein councillor Dermot Browne inquired about other languages. Boyle stated any language qualifies under the same process. Boyle added a revised policy draft will arrive by year's end before the next mandate.