Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed the creation of a walking and cycling champion within the Department of Infrastructure. Chris said: “As the All Party Assembly Group on Cycling Chairperson, it is welcome to hear the Department is renewing its duty to promote and enhance cycling and walking for everyone. “This global pandemic has changed […]
Lessons need learned following the publication of a report into the failure of lifts at MOT centres earlier this year, Alliance MLA Andrew Muir has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir was speaking following the publication of an Audit Office investigation into the failure of the lifts. The Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson had previously requested the […]
Alliance MLA for East Belfast, Chris Lyttle, has welcomed news that resurfacing of the Sydenham Bypass is to start soon. Chris Lyttle said: “The Sydenham Bypass is one of the busiest routes in Northern Ireland carrying people to and from the City Airport and the North Down area. I welcome the announcement that the £400,000 […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said the public needs to be better informed about the crisis relating to MOTs here. Mr Muir was speaking after the Infrastructure Minister announced 52 new lifts have been purchased for MOT centres in Northern Ireland, with the replacement process intended to be completed by July. “It is […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said he is extremely concerned after a senior civil servant said the viability of Translink was in jeopardy. The Department for Infrastructure’s John McGrath told the Assembly’s Infrastructure Committee while the company had managed to maintain the rail and bus network, it was “running out of options” financially. […]
There are far more pressing infrastructure needs in Northern Ireland than a proposed bridge to Scotland, Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir has said. North Down MLA Mr Muir was speaking after the UK Government said work was under way to look at the idea, with rumoured routes being to North Down, East Antrim or North […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has called on the Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to provide up to date information to motorists on MOT testing. Mr Muir said: “The most recent statement about MOT testing on the nidirect website is dated 27 January and states all testing is suspended. This is not accurate as testing […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has urged the Infrastructure Minister to ensure a review into residents’ parking schemes reports promptly. Minister Nichola Mallon recently replied to an Assembly Question posed by North Down MLA Mr Muir detailing a review is currently being undertaken after the introduction of the first such scheme in South Belfast. […]
Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle has welcomed confirmation new legislation will be introduced to simplify the usage of electronic bikes here but added it should not have taken this long for it to happen. Mr Lyttle, Chair of the Assembly’s All-Party Group on Cycling, was speaking after Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said she had asked officials […]
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Andrew Muir MLA has said a robust plan to safely resume MOT tests is needed, after most MOT tests in Northern Ireland were cancelled due to defective equipment. The Driver and Vehicle Agency has said it may take weeks or months to repair or replace defective lifts at MOT centres, which have […]