02/03/2017
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Work To Start On New Cycle-Path And Footway In Armagh
Work on a £250,000 project to develop a new shared cycle-path and footway is to begin in Armagh.
The work on the A3 Monaghan Road from Milford Village to Armagh is to start on Monday, 13 March.
The scheme will also provide a new controlled crossing near Cregagh Gardens.
The works will improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the area. It will convert the existing hard shoulder to provide approximately 1,100 metres of dedicated shared surface footway and cycle track alongside the provision of a controlled PUFFIN crossing near Cregagh Gardens.
Three Men Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity Released
Three men have been released unconditionally after being arrested over dissident republican activity.
The men, aged 31, 36 and 49 were detained by police in the L'Derry area.
They were released on Wednesday, 01 March.
Call For RHI Names To Be Published
The Economy Minister has been slammed for refusing to publish the names of those involved in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal, which is set to cost the public purse around £490million.
Mr Alex Maskey said despite a court stating there is no impediment to publishing the names Mr Simon Hamilton is still refusing to do so.
Mr Maskey said: "Sinn Féin has consistently called for the publication of the names of those involved in the RHI scheme.
"The RHI scandal has undermined public confidence in the institutions. It is essential we have transparency to restore that confidence."
(CD/MH)
Work on a £250,000 project to develop a new shared cycle-path and footway is to begin in Armagh.
The work on the A3 Monaghan Road from Milford Village to Armagh is to start on Monday, 13 March.
The scheme will also provide a new controlled crossing near Cregagh Gardens.
The works will improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in the area. It will convert the existing hard shoulder to provide approximately 1,100 metres of dedicated shared surface footway and cycle track alongside the provision of a controlled PUFFIN crossing near Cregagh Gardens.
Three Men Arrested Over Dissident Republican Activity Released
Three men have been released unconditionally after being arrested over dissident republican activity.
The men, aged 31, 36 and 49 were detained by police in the L'Derry area.
They were released on Wednesday, 01 March.
Call For RHI Names To Be Published
The Economy Minister has been slammed for refusing to publish the names of those involved in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal, which is set to cost the public purse around £490million.
Mr Alex Maskey said despite a court stating there is no impediment to publishing the names Mr Simon Hamilton is still refusing to do so.
Mr Maskey said: "Sinn Féin has consistently called for the publication of the names of those involved in the RHI scheme.
"The RHI scandal has undermined public confidence in the institutions. It is essential we have transparency to restore that confidence."
(CD/MH)
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