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This is what @Choice_Housing thinks is acceptable for a family to live in. Two disabled children both autistic and ADHD, one of them blind. Living in a house with damp throughout, plaster falling off the walls, and dangerous floorboards the kids are literally falling through and hurting themselves on. These children are crying to their dad because they’re scared and begging for a new home. Meanwhile, landlords and housing associations in Belfast sit comfortably with full pockets and zero care for the people suffering in these conditions. 60 houses and 34 apartments available in the Market estate, yet not a single one offered to this family. Absolute disgrace. Belfast families deserve better than this.

stiofanbruce_'s tweet photo. This is what @Choice_Housing thinks is acceptable for a family to live in. Two disabled children both autistic and ADHD, one of them blind. Living in a house with damp throughout, plaster falling off the walls, and dangerous floorboards the kids are literally falling through and hurting themselves on.

These children are crying to their dad because they’re scared and begging for a new home.

Meanwhile, landlords and housing associations in Belfast sit comfortably with full pockets and zero care for the people suffering in these conditions.

60 houses and 34 apartments available in the Market estate, yet not a single one offered to this family. Absolute disgrace. Belfast families deserve better than this.

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Stiofán

@stiofanbruce_

about 1 month ago

⭕️ Quick update from Shandon Park. A few days ago when I was out speaking to residents, the general consensus was that a lot of people were still unsure about the Irish language street signs and to be fair, that’s still the biggest response overall. But today was different in one way: I had more “yes” answers in favour of the signs than on any previous day so far. That doesn’t mean it’s suddenly a landslide in support. “Not sure” is still the biggest group by a fair bit. But right now, “yes” is coming in second, and “no” is the smallest group from the households I’ve spoken to up to this point. For anyone saying I’m being biased or making this up, I’ve been going door to door myself, using my own printed surveys, and giving every resident the same opportunity to answer or not answer. Some people wrote comments, some didn’t. Some signed the survey, some didn’t. Completely optional, and private. I won’t be sharing any personal details. What’s been interesting is that even among people who disagree with the signs, many were happy to talk openly. No one was pressured. Some said straight out they don’t want them because they feel it doesn’t represent them. Others said they support them, but all of those who answered “not sure” keep raising the same issue: the cost. A lot of residents are saying the repeated vandalism and repairs are turning it into a waste of money. Several also told me they believe the damage isn’t being caused by people from Shandon Park itself, but by people coming in from surrounding areas and suspicion of one resident in the street. That’s what residents are saying, not me. I’m around 80 households in now, so this is not final results. I still have roughly half the area to cover. This is just an update on what people are telling me directly on the ground.

stiofanbruce_'s tweet photo. ⭕️ Quick update from Shandon Park.

A few days ago when I was out speaking to residents, the general consensus was that a lot of people were still unsure about the Irish language street signs and to be fair, that’s still the biggest response overall. But today was different in one way: I had more “yes” answers in favour of the signs than on any previous day so far.

That doesn’t mean it’s suddenly a landslide in support. “Not sure” is still the biggest group by a fair bit. But right now, “yes” is coming in second, and “no” is the smallest group from the households I’ve spoken to up to this point.

For anyone saying I’m being biased or making this up, I’ve been going door to door myself, using my own printed surveys, and giving every resident the same opportunity to answer or not answer. Some people wrote comments, some didn’t. Some signed the survey, some didn’t. Completely optional, and private. I won’t be sharing any personal details.

What’s been interesting is that even among people who disagree with the signs, many were happy to talk openly. No one was pressured. Some said straight out they don’t want them because they feel it doesn’t represent them. Others said they support them, but all of those who answered “not sure” keep raising the same issue: the cost.

A lot of residents are saying the repeated vandalism and repairs are turning it into a waste of money. Several also told me they believe the damage isn’t being caused by people from Shandon Park itself, but by people coming in from surrounding areas and suspicion of one resident in the street. That’s what residents are saying, not me.

I’m around 80 households in now, so this is not final results. I still have roughly half the area to cover. This is just an update on what people are telling me directly on the ground.

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Ryan B @Ryanb9509

about 1 month ago

@JamieBrysonLLB How’s you day going Jamie?

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Stiofán

@stiofanbruce_

about 1 month ago

⭕️ There’s been a lot of media coverage over the past few days claiming Irish language street signs are being “imposed” on residents in the Market area of Belfast. After reading the Belfast City Council report, I decided to go and see for myself on Friendly Way. Belfast City Council = 4 responses from “30 houses” on Friendly Way (13% turnout) and all said yes. That’s being used to suggest people don’t want the signage. My figures = I went door to door today on Friendly Way and surveyed the full street myself. Out of 30 houses, 26 answered the door and every single one said yes to the Irish language signage. That’s an 86% response rate overall, with 100% support from those who actually replied. That shows the real issue here. It’s not that people are against the signs, it’s that poor survey methods are being used to speak for entire streets. If you want an honest picture, go out and knock the doors. Thanks to @dreamdearg for sending me the report that prompted me to look into it myself.