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Translink has announced the roll out of new self-serve ticket vending machines (TVMs) at train stations across the network. The new tech will make it faster and easier for passengers to buy their train ticket before they travel. The new York Street Station went live from today (Sunday 28th April), and will be closely followed […]
Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd has ruled out household water charges as solutions for the future funding of NI Water. Speaking ahead of Monday’s Assembly debate on the issue, the Minister said: “This is a complex matter which requires a collaborative approach across the Executive and Assembly along with the appropriate level of funding needed to […]
John O’Dowd has highlighted his commitment to ensure that transport and travel are accessible and inclusive for all. The Infrastructure Minister was speaking after a meeting with Disability Action where various issues relating to transport and travel options for people with disabilities were discussed. Minister O’Dowd said: “I very much welcome the opportunity to discuss with […]
A Newry business who has been closed for more than five months due to flood damage has been asked to repay the £7,500 flooding grant given to her by Newry, Mourne and Down District council. Loretta Gallagher’s textile business operates on the first floor of a building at Sugar House Quay. She told UTV that […]
Sinn Féin MLA and transport spokesperson Cathal Boylan has welcomed measures outlined by Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to help address MOT delays. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “I welcome the actions outlined by Minister O’Dowd to help tackle the MOT backlog. “This included the recruitment of 55 new vehicle examiners across the network, as well […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined a number of measures to tackle MOT waiting lists and tasked officials to bring forward other options for urgent consideration. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, Mr O’Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years. Minister O’Dowd said: “I appreciate the frustration many […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has said that the number of potholes on rural roads is a matter of real concern. The Newry City Councillor said: “A number of people in rural areas such as Meigh, Killean, Killeavy and others have raised their concerns about the number and size of potholes on local roads. “Of […]
Speaking ahead of Monday’s Assembly debate on waiting times for MOTs, Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has emphatically ruled out the privatisation of the service. Minister O’Dowd said: “There have been calls for my Department to adopt a similar vehicle testing model to that in Britain, through a network of authorised garages. Let there be no mistake, […]
Infrastructure Minister has met the Mental Health Champion Professor Siobhan O’Neill and discussed how he can support mental health initiatives. Speaking after the meeting John O’Dowd said: “This was a productive meeting where I renewed my commitment to supporting Professor O’Neill in her work. Infrastructure has an important role to play in terms of improving mental health, […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the suspension of the transport strike which had been planned for later this week. Following a meeting between Translink and the Unions today, the Unions have agreed to suspend the planned strike action and ballot their members on a new offer. John O’Dowd said: “Resolving public sector pay quickly has […]
SDLP All-Island Rail Spokesperson councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed investment from the Irish Government on the Dublin-Belfast railway line. The €12.5m funding will allow an hourly rail service between the cities. Councillor Byrne said: “This improved railway service will make a massive difference not only to people living in Belfast and Dublin, but to everyone living […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year. In a written statement to the Assembly the Minister said: “Members will no doubt agree that it is vital that all available capital budget within my Department is fully utilised to deliver much needed investment in our […]
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