# Lyons Defends Place-Name Project Funding Amid Sinn Féin Criticism

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-05-14T13:09:02+00:00
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DUP Minister Gordon Lyons defends funding for Northern Ireland Place-Name Project, denies Sinn Féins claims of cuts. Sinn Féin accuses Lyons of hostility towards Irish language work, citing staffing shortages and slow progress. Lyons counters with evidence of no cuts, openness to cross-government help, and accusations of Sinn Féins own slip-ups. Tensions rise over Irish language issues, with Lyons calling for straight talk to resolve the matter. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/863b9653f09cd702

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