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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said action is needed to reduce the crippling cost of insurance for families, workers and businesses. Speaking after the Assembly today endorsed a Sinn Féin motion calling for an investigation into recent insurance hikes and a reduction in the rate of Insurance Premium Tax, Cathal Boylan said: “I welcome […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has welcomed the announcement that a contract has been awarded for the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP has said the delivery of this project is key to ‘unlocking South Down’s potential’. Chris Hazzard said: “It is welcome that a €60 million contract has been awarded to BAM for […]
The Infrastructure Minister’s decision to proceed with a fixed bridge on the Southern Relief Road has been described as “nonsense” by a Newry & Armagh MLA. Justin McNulty has said he is “baffled” by the decision from Sinn Féin’s John O’Dowd. “I find this decision to be extraordinarily short-sighted and completely baffling. We already know […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has condemned an attack on a train conductor on board a rail service earlier today. Minister O’Dowd said: “This is a despicable act which I condemn outright. The safety of staff delivering essential public transport services is paramount. Staff should be able to go to their work without fear of attack. My thoughts […]
Translink has enhanced frequency and capacity on its popular 238 Goldliner coach service between Newry and Belfast – now operating every 20 minutes at key times in the morning and evening peaks, Monday to Friday. Greg McLaughlin, Translink Service Delivery Manager, Newry, commented: “This timetable and capacity enhancement is to cater for the increasing demand on our […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £455,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A25 Dublin Road Kilcoo will commence on Monday 20 May 2024. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Dublin Road from the Ballymoney Road junction to the Hilltown Road junction. The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a […]
From Saturday 11th May, Translink are introducing a revised train timetable which will operate until the Autumn. This is to facilitate the closure of Belfast Great Victoria Street Train Station on Friday 10th May 2024 heralding the start of the next phase of works to complete essential infrastructure works on the exciting new state-of-the art […]
Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that the continued delay to fully repairing and reopening the Ballynaclosha Road in Silverbridge is totally unacceptable. The local Councillor said, “I share the frustration of local residents and business’s impacted by the ongoing closure of the road. They suffer serious inconvenience on a daily […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has backed the ‘No Mow May’ approach to help promote biodiversity on the roadside during this month. The Department for Infrastructure has responsibility for cutting 45,000km of grass verges across the road network and for the past few years has been changing to more environmentally friendly practices to allow wildflowers and […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates (TECs) for some private cars to help reduce MOT waiting times. The temporary exemptions will apply to private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have a valid […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed action from the Infrastructure Minister to tackle the MOT backlog and delays. The party’s transport spokesperson said: “I welcome the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates for private cars first registered between 1 June 2019 and 31 May 2020 or between 1 June 2017 and 31 May 2018, which have […]
A brand new station, funded by the Department for Infrastructure, was celebrated today (Monday 29th April), when Translink welcomed the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd to cut the ribbon marking the passenger opening of the new modern, accessible facility. Joined by community, elected, business and education representatives, the guests had the opportunity to view the transformation of […]
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