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Originally Posted by Ronald Binge
Luas has now succumbed to bilingual overkill. The new voice sounds less pleasant as well. Our Gaelgoirs must be delighted with themselves that the loud and intrusive announcements now give a full description in both languages about buses, trains, shops and whatnot depending on what stop is next.
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AFAIK there was new legislation passed recently requiring Irish not only to appear alongside English but also to be given equal prominence. This means the Irish roadsigns can no longer be italicised and I guess it also means the full announcement must be made in both languages. The red line around the city centre now seems to be a non-stop babble in the background and reduces the use of the audible announcements.