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Plans by the Enterprise Train Service to provide an hourly Dublin to Belfast service on Mondays to Saturdays have been welcomed by Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins. The Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin elected representative said, “I welcome the plans from Translink to expand and improve the rail services for the people of Newry. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, in partnership with the Department for Communities (DfC), has announced the commencement of the next stage of public realm works along Warrenpoint’s Front Shore. Following the completion of the promenade, beach and Marine Parade sections in mid-2023 by contractors, Gibson Banbridge, the next phase of works will centre on […]
At a meeting of government today (May 28th) Ireland formally recognised the State of Palestine. The Government recognises Palestine as a sovereign and independent state and agreed to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah. An Ambassador of Ireland to the State of Palestine will be appointed along with a full Embassy of Ireland […]
Councillor Declan Murphy has said that a recent stone throwing incident involving the Busy Bus in Bessbrook could have had serious consequences. The local Councillor said, “A stone throwing incident yesterday, in Father Cullen Park , Bessbrook, almost led to cancelation of the Busy Bus service from the area. However are fortunate that the […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has described a recent meeting with DFI officials as a “significant step forward” in the progress of a planned traffic calming scheme for Park View in Cloughogue. Speaking following a meeting organised by Ms Kimmins and her colleague, Cllr Cathal King with residents and DFI officials in Killeavey GAA Club, […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has appointed Laura Devlin and Jarlath Tinnelly to serve as Non-Executive Councillor Members on the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). The appointment for Laura Devlin will take effect from 1 June 2024 while Jarlath Tinnelly’s appointment will be effective from 22 August 2024. Both appointments will be for a maximum of […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has called on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Louth County Council to collaborate with local agencies on developing projects around the Narrow Water Bridge. The South Down MP emphasised that the bridge will be much more than an infrastructure project, highlighting the need to enhance community amenities to […]
Louth County Council is delighted to announce that the Obelisk Bridge in Drogheda will reopen to all traffic on Monday 20th May 2024. The bridge has been closed for the last nine months to facilitate major rehabilitation works, and will reopen at 2.30pm on May 20th. Constructed in 1869, the Obelisk Bridge is a significant […]
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 […]
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