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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Executive Must Recognise Opportunities of Investment In Public Transport

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 […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Olympian Ciara Mageean Signs Up to Road Safety Campaign

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 […]

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Community Constituency Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh

Translink Announces Easter Timetables

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 […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Politics Stormont

SDLP: Irish Signage Row Distraction From Real Issues

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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Armagh Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Minister Kimmins Outlines Commitment to Irish Language

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins outlined her commitment to the Irish language during a meeting with Forbairt Feirste today. The Minister provided the group with an update on progress the Department is making on a range of issues including signage on the public transport network and a road signage pilot scheme in the Gaeltacht Quarter. Speaking […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Newry: Kimmins Announces £220,000 Road Improvement Scheme For Hill Street

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Hill Street, Newry has commenced. The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of Hill Street from Abbey Way/Kilmorey Street junction through to O’Hagan Street. Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Newry area which will deliver significant benefits for […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Government Health Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

McNulty: Developer Contributions Won’t Solve Wastewater Crisis

SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has said that developer contributions won’t solve the North’s wastewater crisis. He was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins launched a public consultation on Friday. The SDLP is supporting the Audit Office’s call for an expert led review of Northern Ireland Water’s funding and governance model. Newry & […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Traffic Calming Scheme at Park View Cloughoge, Newry

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the completion of a traffic calming scheme in Park View, Cloughoge outside Newry.   Liz Kimmins said: “This traffic calming scheme will assist in reducing vehicle speeds throughout the village and improve road safety for all road users, particularly vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.” Road humps and cushions […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure South Down Stormont Warrenpoint

£80,000 Invested In Puffin Crossing Facilities for Warrenpoint and Dundrum

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced the switching on of new pedestrian PUFFIN crossings on the A2 Seaview, Warrenpoint road and on the A2 Main Street, Dundrum. The Department has invested £40,000 in each of the specialised pedestrian crossings. Minister Kimmins said, “The locations are popular crossing points on the A2 road, for people accessing schools, […]

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Agriculture Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council Politics South Down

Newry: Donald Trump to Save NI Fishing Industry!

By Donal McMahon The DUP has called on President Donald Trump to rescue Northern Ireland’s seafood industry in the wake of Brexit. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) agreed this week to lobby DAERA (Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs) Minister Andrew Muir (Alliance) to work in parallel with his UK counterparts on […]

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Community Constituency Government Infrastructure Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Grant Calls on Department to Act on Road Safety

Nicola Grant Workers Party representative has called upon the Department for Infrastructure to act now on a Road Safety issue that has been ongoing for many years without resolution. She has highlighted the serious situation at Five Ways particularly in relation to access in and out of Damolly Retail Park on to the Armagh  Road. […]

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Community Government Infrastructure Stormont

Timetable Changes For St Patrick’s Day

Translink is advising passengers that buses and trains will operate holiday timetables for the St. Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday on Monday, 17th March. All buses – Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus, including Airport services, will be operating Saturday and holiday timetables. Trains, including the cross-border Enterprise, will be running a Saturday timetable on Monday, 17th March. Services for […]