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Sinn Féin MLA and Transport Spokesperson Cathal Boylan is calling for community transport groups to receive proper funding as soon as possible so they can continue to deliver their essential service. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Today Sinn Féin colleagues and I held a meeting with community transport groups across the north. […]
SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor Pete Byrne has welcomed the decision by DfI Roads to resurface the A25 Newry Road in Newtownhamilton. Councillor Byrne has said that the road surfacing works are “desperately needed”, but only scratch the surface of what needs to be done to get local roads up to standard. SDLP Slieve Gullion Councillor […]
Sinn Féin councillor Barra Ó Muirí has welcomed moves to finally see the return of two-way traffic to Newry street in Newtownhamilton. Welcoming these developments, the Slieve Gullion councillor said: “I’m glad to hear that two-way traffic is set to return to Newry street here in Newtown. “This is another step in the journey of […]
The Southern Relief Road is an essential project which will improve the wellbeing of the people of Newry by removing heavy HGVs and pollution from our city centre. It will also provide a vital road link for the future development of Warrenpoint Port. While I welcome the economic, environmental and health benefits such a significant […]
SDLP Cusher Representative Emmajayne McKernan has called for lights along the roadside at Ballymacnab Chapel, saying ‘the area is extremely dangerous’. Mrs McKernan said, “The need for roadside lighting at Ballymacnab Chapel has been a long running issue and its about time it is finally resolved by the Department of Infrastructure. “In the dark evenings, […]
Upper Bann Member of Parliament Carla Lockhart has secured a commitment from the Department for Infrastructure that a resurfacing of Dromore Road, Banbridge, will be undertaken in the forthcoming financial year. Welcoming the news, the DUP representative said: “This road is in urgent need of resurfacing. On a regular basis my office is contacted by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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