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SDLP Newry councillor Doire Finn has called for a rainbow crossing to be installed in Newry city centre as a symbol of support for the local LGBT+ community. She has written to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, proposing that a rainbow crossing be incorporated into planned repair works at the zebra crossing at Sugar Island. Councillor […]
Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said news that resurfacing of Ardmore Road in Damolly is due to commence in the coming weeks is “long overdue”. Cllr Kearns said, “My Sinn Féin colleagues and I have been lobbying for resurfacing of Ardmore Road for some time, this road has been in a dire state for a number […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has urged the public to have its say on proposed changes to laws aimed at tackling mobile phone use while driving. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a consultation seeking views on strengthening legislation to ensure it is effective and fit for purpose. “Tackling mobile phone use in vehicles is a […]
A tougher new law around using handheld mobile phones while driving is being proposed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins in a bid to make our roads safer. A 12-week public consultation on the legislation – which would make it illegal to use a handheld mobile while driving for activities like taking photos or videos, scrolling […]
Ulster Ladies Gaelic Football Association have pledged their commitment to improving road safety by signing up to the Department for Infrastructure’s ‘Share the Road to Zero’ campaign. Signing up to the campaign on behalf of Ulster Ladies, Armagh captain Clodagh McCambridge said she hoped to remind people that “road safety was an important message for […]
Following a productive meeting with the Principal of St. Teresa’s Primary School in Tullyherron, SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety of children, parents, and staff at the school by addressing ongoing road safety concerns. “I am deeply concerned about the safety risks posed by the current […]
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has thanked members of the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) for facilitating Disability Equality Training for the Department’s senior management team. Liz Kimmins said: “There is a lot of good work ongoing across both the Department for Infrastructure and Translink in this space but there is always room to do more. […]
Ulster Unionist Leader Mike Nesbitt MLA, and Deputy Leader, Robbie Butler MLA, have expressed condolences on the death of Pope Francis. Party Leader, Mike Nesbitt MLA said, “The Pope is always cherished by so many in this country, but Pope Francis clearly had an extra special place in the hearts of his people. “I shall […]
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has welcomed an increase in the use of bus and rail services across the North but urged the Executive to invest in public transport and harness the opportunity it offers. It follows confirmation from Translink that they have recorded an additional three million passenger journeys for 2024/25, resulting […]
Olympian Ciara Mageean is the latest high-profile sports personality to support a road safety campaign to reduce road deaths. The Portaferry athlete has signed up to the Department for Infrastructure’s Share the Road to Zero campaign, which encourages greater responsibility and care on our roads. Mageean joins a growing list of well-known sports stars backing […]
Translink Easter holiday timetables to operate on Easter Monday and Tuesday, 21st and 22nd April. With a number of timetable changes to reflect the change in passenger demand, passengers are encouraged to download the journey planner app – Translink NI – this Easter and plan their journey from their mobile device. Recently enhanced, the journey planner app is now even easier […]
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said a manufactured row over Irish language signage at Grand Central Station is a distraction from Executive failure. He was speaking after work to introduce the signage was paused due to potential legal action. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said: “This is far from the first time […]
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