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Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the publication of revised guidance by the Infrastructure Minister to stop new housing developments being left with unfinished roads, footpaths and streetlights. The new guidance sets a clear point for when enforcement will begin and is backdated to developments with bonds from 1 January 2024. Mr Boylan, a […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has welcomed Council proposals to install automated water level monitoring at key sites across the Newry Canal catchment, describing the move as “an important measure to protect our communities from future flooding.” The new system will see monitoring equipment installed at Camlough Lake, Bessbrook Pond, Victoria Lock, and Donaghguy, providing real-time […]
Stark statistics show that Newry, Mourne and Down, as a local government district, had the highest rate of fatal and serious collisions caused by speeding from 2019-2023. There were 36 Killed and Seriously Injured (KSI) collisions and 59 KSI casualties in the area during that five-year period. In a bid to raise road safety awareness […]
The SDLP has announced a reshuffle of its Official Opposition team in Stormont. Following the reshuffle, Mark H Durkan MLA becomes the party’s new spokesperson for Communities, Patsy McGlone MLA takes on the Justice portfolio, Daniel McCrossan MLA moves to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and Justin McNulty MLA has taken up the Infrastructure brief. […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Declan Murphy has welcomed progress on road safety at Hillcrest Village while calling for further measures to address residents’ concerns around speeding. Councillor Murphy was speaking following a site meeting with Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and local residents in the new housing development, which has seen increased traffic volumes — particularly during […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has welcomed the start of improvement works in the Courtney Hill area following recent engagement with the Department for Infrastructure (DFI). “I’m pleased to see action on the ground, particularly the clearance of overgrown trees that were blocking public pathways,” said Councillor Harte. “These issues were reported directly to DFI, […]
Plan Ahead, Stay Safe, and Tap to Travel Translink is advising that school services will resume from Monday 1st September and as pupils prepare, Translink is issuing essential travel advice to help pupils and parents start the new term smoothly and safely. With over 60,000 pupils using Translink services daily, this is one of the busiest times of the year […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins announced the project, with work due to begin on Wednesday 27 August 2025. “This is welcome news for the people of Crossmaglen and south Armagh,” said the Newry and Armagh MLA. “Minister Kimmins is working to improve our road network across the north, making it safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has shown her support for local economic development on a visit to Saica Pack in Warrenpoint. Saica Pack is part of the Saica Group providing sustainable solutions for paper and packaging manufacturing as well as waste management and recovery. It employs over 160 people at the Warrenpoint factory. Minister Kimmins said: “I am […]
Older drivers in Northern Ireland are paying more for car insurance than almost anywhere else in the UK, figures have shown. Research by car insurance experts at CompareNI.com revealed that over 65s in Northern Ireland are forking out £478 on their annual premiums – around 10% more than the national average for that age group. By comparison, […]
The Department for Infrastructure has served a Notice of Appeal against the A5 judgement made in June. Speaking as the appeal was lodged to the Court of Appeal, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “I am determined to see this project go ahead and therefore it is important that we appeal the decision made in the High […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that the Department will appeal the A5 judgement received at the end of June. Minister Kimmins said: “There is too much at stake for us not to appeal the recent court judgement about this regionally significant infrastructure project. I am prepared to do everything within my power to save lives […]
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