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£1 Million Greenway Investment a Major Boost for Newry – Councillor Cathal King

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the announcement by Sinn Féin Minister Liz Kimmins confirming over £1 million in investment for active travel and greenway projects, with funding set to directly benefit Newry and its surrounding communities. Speaking following the Minister’s announcement, Councillor King said the investment builds on the success of the Newry–Omeath […]

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Kimmins: We Owe Huge Debt of Gratitude to Gritting Teams

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked staff for the delivery of winter service.  Gritting teams have been out on the roads throughout the Christmas period and particularly during this current cold snap. Minister Kimmins said: “Staff across all our roads divisions have been working tirelessly day and night in some very difficult conditions, to keep traffic […]

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Harte Welcomes £200,000 Abbey Way Lighting Upgrade

Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed a £200,000 street lighting upgrade for Abbey Way, Newry, delivered by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. “The scheme will replace 30 lighting columns, renew cabling and install modern LED lighting, improving safety and accessibility for residents, businesses and road users. Councillor Harte said she was delighted to see the […]

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Boylan Welcomes £1m In Funding For Active Travel Projects Across Three Councils In The North

The funding from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is to support the projects in Belfast City Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “These active travel projects will help deliver cleaner and greener connections for people while also bringing positive change for the economy […]

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McNulty: Delivery of Rail Review Could Transform Island

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA said the delivery of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review had the potential to transform public transport across the island. He was speaking following the publication of the Rail Project Prioritisation Strategy. Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “The SDLP drove the all-island rail review in government because […]

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McNulty: Potholes Must Be Fixed, Not Just Mapped

SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA has said a new road mapping exercise does not go far enough to deliver improvements to the North’s roads. He was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister published a draft Road Maintenance Strategy that includes digital road surveys to identify issues. Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty said: “Everyone […]

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Boylan Welcomes New Approach By Infrastructure Minister to Improve Our Roads

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the new approach to road maintenance by the Infrastructure Minister. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “Historic underinvestment in public services here, as a result of British government cuts, has undoubtedly led to the poor conditions of some of our roads, including […]

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Kimmins Outlines New Approach to Road Maintenance

A new approach to road maintenance which will focus on a greater use of technology has been outlined by the Infrastructure Minister. Liz Kimmins was speaking as a draft Road Maintenance Strategy was published for consultation.  Minister Kimmins has also welcomed the first digital stock-take of the road network which is already underway. The draft […]

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Newry: Temporary “Grace Period” For Festive Parking

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has delivered a festive boost to Lisburn and Newry by introducing an hour’s grace period for people parking in the on-street parking spaces within the Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs). This means people will have up to one hour to return to their cars following the expiry of their paid parking event […]

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Translink Announces Defibrillator Roll-Out Across NI Railways Fleet

Translink has announced that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be installed across the NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025.   Local trains will feature the new life-saving equipment which will play a vital service in helping people who suffer a cardiac arrest, which can happen to anyone. This latest development follows the installation of 134 units at over 80 […]

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McNulty Urges Minister of Infrastructure to Provide More Parking at Newry Train Station

On Thursday, SDLP Justin McNulty MLA filmed a video outside the Newry Train Station calling attention to the dire state of parking available at the station. Without sufficient parking available, commuters were forced to park on the pavements leading up to the station, preventing pedestrians and busses from safely accessing the station. McNulty said that […]

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Sinn Féin Leading Efforts to Restore and Revitalise Newry’s Historic Canal — Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said Sinn Féin is playing a leading role in driving forward plans to restore, clean and revitalise the historic Newry Ship Canal. The project is being advanced as part of a joint initiative between Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, aimed […]