Police in Northern Ireland spent nearly £500,000 (€746,300) on interpretation and translation services last year, it was revealed today.
The costs more than tripled as the force called in assistance to deal with 41 different languages.
As the force launched a new interpreters’ guidebook, senior officers predicted demand for the services will rise further due to a huge influx in foreign nationals.
Superintendent Andy McQuiggan said: “As more migrant workers and more people from economic minority backgrounds come into Northern Ireland I see this as something we will use more and more.”
The guide has been developed by police, interpretation and translation experts and criminal justice representatives.
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