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Road Safety Improvements Secured for Killean Primary School – Kimmins

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has welcomed a commitment from DFI to install a number of measures to improve road safety at Killean primary school. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Improving road safety at Killean primary school has been a priority for Sinn Féin and we have worked closely with the school and local […]

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Magennis Proposes Camlough Lake Project Move to Next Step

Sinn Féin councillor Oonagh Magennis has proposed that the Camlough lake recreation hub project move on to its next steps. The Slieve Gullion councillor spoke following an SP&R meeting at council, saying: “Tonight I proposed that we advance this key project to its next phase. “The recent allocation of £2.8 million of levelling up funding […]

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Footpath Essential for Dromin Schoolchildren – McGeough

Sinn Féin Councillor Pearse McGeough raised concerns held by parents of schoolchildren walking to school from Dromin village at February’s Ardee Municipal meeting. He welcomed comments from the Council that the matter would be considered under the Active Travel Investment Grants but advised that this be addressed sooner rather then later. Cllr McGeough said “I […]

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Sinn Féin Emergency Council Motion on Southern Relief Road Passes

An emergency motion submitted by Sinn Féin councillors, urging the Department for Infrastructure to reconsider their decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for the Newry Southern Relief Road, has been passed by Newry, Mourne and Down district council.  “We are deeply disappointed with the Department for Infrastructures decision to proceed with a fixed bridge for […]

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Boylan Requests Urgent Meeting Over Community Transport Funding

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has requested an urgent meeting with the Department for Infrastructure over concerns of potential cuts to Community Transport.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:   “Sinn Féin is deeply concerned about the funding situation for Community Transport following the Department for Infrastructure’s decision to only extend funding for one month.   “Community transport provides an invaluable […]

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McKevitt Welcomes Resurfacing Works at Sandy Road, Sheeptown

SDLP Crotlieve Councillor Karen McKevitt has welcomed the completion of resurfacing works on Sandy Road and has thanked residents for their patience in waiting for improvements to be made. McKevitt said: ‘Our roads are in a terrible state at the moment and it is currently the number one issue constituents are contacting me about every day. We all see it […]

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McNulty Welcomes Road Safety Improvements for Killean PS

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed the announcement of improved road safety measures for Killean Primary School, but says that more needs to be done to guarantee the safety of pupils, parents and teachers.  Improved signage and road markings will be installed at Killean PS after extensive lobbying from local representatives and the school community. […]

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Contract Signed For Mount Avenue Link Road, Dundalk

The contract signing for the €7million Mount Avenue Link Road Scheme in Dundalk took place yesterday, Monday 6th March, a major milestone in upgrading the western road network in the County Louth town. Chief Executive of Louth County Council, Joan Martin signed the contract for the Mount Avenue Link Road Scheme, in the presence of […]

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Kimmins Expresses Disappointment at Fixed Bridge for Southern Relief Road

Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has expressed disappointment that a fixed bridge, not a lifting one, has been chosen for the Southern Relief Road. The Newry & Armagh MLA said: “I’m extremely disappointed to hear that the Department for Infrastructure has decided on a fixed bridge for Newry Southern Relief Road.” “This is an issue […]

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New Dropped Kerbs for Banbridge Welcomed by MP

Local Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has said the decision by the Department for Infrastructure to provide an additional three dropped kerbs in various locations in Banbridge will be welcomed by those with mobility issues. Confirming the new locations, the DUP MP said: “Over recent times I have been working with some constituents in Banbridge […]

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Non-Opening Fixed Bridge Proposed for Newry Ship Canal

The Department for Infrastructure has confirmed that a non-opening 50 metre fixed bridge has been adopted as its preferred option for Newry Ship Canal, which will form part of the Newry Southern Relief Road (NSRR). The Department will now proceed with the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and associated consultation based on a […]

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Finnegan Welcomes Plans to Replace Ballynacarry Bridge

Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed news that Monaghan county council is preparing plans to upgrade and replace Ballynacarry bridge, near Culloville. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Improving road safety at Ballynacarry bridge has long been a key objective for Sinn Féin, with my colleagues, Conor Murphy MLA and former councillor, Terry Hearty, both […]