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Financial Pressures a Real Issue for Delivery of Infrastructure Projects – Boylan

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said the current financial pressures facing DFI are posing real issues to the delivery of key infrastructure projects across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “Improving rural roads, expanding sewer capacity and delivering cornerstone projects such as the A6 are all facing further challenges as a result […]

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No More Delay in Mast for Mullaghbawn – Quinn

Sinn Féin representative, Áine Quinn has said that there can be no more delay to delivering a phone mast to improve the phone network in Mullaghbawn. The local  Sinn Féin representative said: “Local families and businesses in Mullaghbawn are crying out for access to any kind of access to mobile signal. “Most of the village […]

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Are Welsh Government’s Proposals Really the Best Way to Increase Businesses’ Recycling?

Joseph Doherty, Managing Director of Re-Gen Waste argues that the proposed model is not in the best interests of the customer, in terms of engagement and participation. In November last year, the Welsh government published their consultation on the enforcement regime for non-domestic rateable premises in Wales and their separation requirements for the collection of […]

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Repairs to O’Hanlon’s Bridge Must Come as Soon as Possible – Quinn

Sinn Féin representative Áine Quinn has said that the damage to O’Hanlon’s bridge in Mullaghbawn must be repaired as soon as possible to ensure the safety of road users. The Slieve Gullion representative said: “Following an accident in December, the bridge was left with a large hole in the right hand side, leading onto a […]

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Life-Saving A5 Project Must Proceed Immediately!

SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has said that life-saving upgrading work on the A5 road cannot face further delay. He was speaking after the launch of the ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign group on Monday night. An SDLP delegation attended the event, where speakers included relatives of those who had lost their lives on the […]

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A5 Road Must be Upgraded with ‘No More Delays!’ – O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said the upgrade of the A5 road will save lives and said work must begin immediately once legal challenges have been overcome.  The Sinn Fein Leas-Uachtarán was speaking after the launch of the GAA’s Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign at Garvaghey. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “We have […]

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Kimmins and King Insist Road safety Must be Urgently Improved on Ferryhill Road

Sinn Fein councillor Cathal King has said that road safety must be improved on the Ferryhill road in Killean. Councillor King said: “The Sinn Fein team have worked on behalf of residents to raise this issue for a number of years. “We initially asked for a crash barrier to be installed to ensure that cars […]

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Safety Needs to be Improved at Dundrum/Granemore Crossroads – Haughey

Sinn Féin councillor Bróna Haughey has said that something must be done to improve road safety at the Dundrum/Granemore crossroads. The Cusher councillor said: “I have raised this issue with DFI a number of times on behalf of local residents. “While there are some signs in place currently, there have still been incidents reported as […]

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McKernan Welcomes Continued Roll Out of Fibrus Broadband in Cusher

SDLP Cusher representative Emmajayne McKernan has welcomed the continued roll out of Fibrus broadband as two roads in the Markethill area are set to temporarily close to facilitate works. Ms McKernan said: “The continued rollout of fibrus broadband in Cusher is extremely welcome. For far too long people in this area have struggled with either poor […]

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Camlough Lake to Receive £2.82 Million of “Levelling Up”

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Michael Savage has welcomed the recent £2.82 million funding announcement for a new Recreation Centre at Camlough Lake. Camlough Lake is one of 10 projects across NI which have been allocated more than £71m from the UK government’s Levelling Up Fund, a regional development plan to create […]

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Larkin Welcomes Rapid Response to Address Road Defects in Jonesborough

Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has welcomed the rapid repairs carried out to major defects on the Foughilletra and Station roads in Jonesborough The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “Earlier this week, I met with DFI to highlight serious road defects on these roads and ask that they be made a priority for repair. “The engineer […]

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King Welcomes Road Works for Clontigora

Sinn Féin Councillor Cathal King has welcomed the commencement of roadworks by DFI on the Clontigora road. The Councillor for Newry DEA and Fathom said:  “The initial works carried out by DFI this week are a step in the right direction.  “I had reported the road to DFI for repair last week and it’s good […]