Sir, – Leo Varadkar and the Department of Transport are to be commended for acting on research for a proposed policy change (Breaking News, November 8th). The introduction of signs which address both the limitations in readability of current signs and give the proper prominence to the original versions of our placenames (the overwhelming majority of which are Irish) is welcome. Más mall, is mithid.
That it is based on research and best practice is excellent. That there will be no additional cost, since the signs will be trialled and then, if adopted, used to replace signs which must be replaced in any case, is prudent.
I have noticed larger signs sprouting up already in the old design – apparently an attempt to tackle the problem of halation identified in the research. – Yours, etc,
AONGHUS Ó hALMHAIN,
Páirc na Seilbhe,
Baile an Chinnéidigh,
Co Chill Mhantáin.