Northern Ireland Government says it stands by pledge to table Irish language laws at Westminster

Irish language act campaigners, including pupils from Irish-medium schools across Northern Ireland, take part in a protest at Stormont (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Northern Irish Government has confirmed its intent to press ahead with legislating for Irish language protections at Westminster.

It has not provided a definitive timeline for introducing the controversial package of culture laws, however Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has previously said the move would come at some point in October.