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Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has made the Bridge Orders to progress the Narrow Water Bridge project to procurement phase. The Narrow Water Bridge project is a commitment within the New Decade New Approach agreement. The Irish Government has provided €3 million in funding from the Shared Island Fund to allow Louth County Council as lead […]
Sinn Fein councillor, Oonagh Magennis has welcomed a commitment from DFI to resurface a number of roads in the South Armagh area but has urged that many of these must be a top priority for the department. The Slieve Gullion councillor said: “It’s good to see that the department have committed to tackling the state […]
A new advertising campaign was recently brought in by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to warn those not paying their car tax that they risk their vehicle getting clamped and impounded. Responsible for maintaining 49 million driver and 40 million vehicle records, the DVLA’s campaign launch is headlined with the slogan ‘don’t risk […]
DUP MP Carla Lockhart has spoken of the fact that she is pleased that Richmond Heights, Banbridge is now being classed as a priority by the Department for Infrastructure however, has expressed frustration that there remains no start date for the much needed resurfacing of the development. Speaking having received the confirmation Carla Lockhart […]
In October 2021, the British Government published official reports detailing a proposal which would see a transformative overhaul of the UK economy and its tax system as the country looks to seek out strategies to tackle the global climate crisis. Following the COP26 summit, where over 150 countries committed to the terms of the Paris […]
Sinn Féin Councillor, Aoife Finnegan has called for a speed limit reduction at Cullaville. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “Residents have been calling out for safer roads in the local area “Its vital that the roads are safe for all road users and for the residents who live near these roads and have to live […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Joanna Byrne has criticised the low standard of road repairs being carried out by external contactors citing the current works ongoing in Pearse Park by Irish Water as an example. Cllr Byrne noted that “repairs to the roads throughout every street in the estate are already disintegrating and falling asunder after only […]
Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has given a warm welcome to news from the Department for Infrastructure that a £60,000 pavement extension project will be delivered at the Birches, Portadown. Carla Lockhart said: “This is very good news for the community, with confirmation I have received from the Department for Infrastructure that the existing footway […]
Sinn Féin MLA, Liz Kimmins has welcomed the new road safety measures outside St. Joseph’s Primary school in Newry The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “In November last year I, along with my Sinn Féin colleagues met with local residents, the principal of St. Joseph’s and DFI officials regarding serious road safety issues on Catherine […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the opening of a much-needed support scheme for private bus and coach operators. The Newry and Armagh MLA said: “I welcome that extra financial support for private bus and coach operators will finally be brought forward. “Private bus and coach operators are a crucial part of our local […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has published a summary of the findings from a Call for Evidence seeking views on the potential introduction of biennial (every two years) MOT testing for cars, light goods vehicles and motorcycles. Currently private cars and motorcycles are first MOT tested at four years old and light goods vehicles under 3,500kg are […]
SDLP Upper Bann MLA Dolores Kelly has welcomed a report from SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon that shows public support for move to biennial MOT testing. A call for evidence on moving to MOT testing every two years received 1,224 responses with a high volume of interest and support for the plan. Minister Mallon has […]
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