The Latest Breaking News from John ODowd

Minister urged to progress with major A5 project 'urgently' as Northern Ireland election looms

The A5 road project, if advanced, could be completed by 2028

Belfast Live · Oct 20, 2022

Stormont department spends £40,000 a year on 24/7 security at derelict army barracks

The Department for Infrastructure owns part of the St Lucia Barracks site in Omagh

Belfast Live · Oct 18, 2022

Call for parking fine discount period to be extended during cost-of-living crisis

It comes after the MLA was issued with a parking fine which got him thinking about families who could not afford the fine

Belfast Live · Oct 14, 2022

Newry men plead with Sinn Fein to save 200-year-old oak trees facing chop for flood scheme

A total of 426 trees are being axed across three flood alleviation schemes in Belfast, Newry and Newcastle

Belfast Live · Sep 11, 2022

Dual signage of 'Derry-Londonderry' on A6 'scrapped' after concern over delays, says DfI

The Department said that changes would also result in "significant additional costs."

Belfast Live · Aug 31, 2022

MOT Northern Ireland: Minister urged to provide urgent clarity to motorists facing lengthy delays

The delays are due to a combination of Covid shutdowns and equipment issues

Belfast Live · Aug 4, 2022

Call for healthcare staff working with homeless community to be exempt from parking fines

Those working for the Belfast Inclusion Health Service say they have paid out hundreds of pounds this year alone

Belfast Live · Jul 29, 2022

Minister pledges 'longer-term defences' for Derry and Strabane after "heartbreaking" flooding

“This is devastating for those who have had their homes and personal property damaged."

Belfast Live · Jul 26, 2022

'Derry' to be added to 'Londonderry' road signs under Stormont plans

The DUP accused Sinn Féin and the SDLP of "putting politics above the need to improve conditions faced by motorists"

Belfast Live · Jul 19, 2022

Public consultation to be held on bid to pedestrianise Belfast Cathedral Quarter street

The survey is due to be completed "by the end of September", the Infrastructure Minister said

Belfast Live · Jul 18, 2022