Closest matches to “McCrossan: Life-saving A5 project must proceed immediately”
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Time to move forward and build the A5 – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley says the A5 upgrade in the north west must stay a priority ahead of an appeal against a decision to proceed with the scheme. She calls on parties and campaigners to stay united and says she hopes work can soon begin to prevent further deaths.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal against decision to proceed Original release: Time to move forward and build the A5 – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill, First Minister Designate, calls for work on the A5 road upgrade to begin immediately once legal challenges are overcome, saying the dualling from Derry to Aughnacloy will save lives and bring economic benefits.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: GAA Enough lives lost on the A5 campaign launch at Garvaghey Original release: A5 road must be upgraded with ‘no more delays’ – O’Neill (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan
Sinn Féin MLA Nicola Brogan says her party remains committed to building the A5 ahead of an Assembly debate on Monday calling for the project to progress. She cites lives saved and faster journeys to Dublin, welcomes the Infrastructure Minister's appeal against a ruling that blocked the road, and…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road upgrade appeal hearing scheduled for December Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Brogan (opens in a new tab)
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‘Every day of delay risks another sad and avoidable death on the A5’ – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley attended a demonstration outside Belfast's High Court urging construction of the A5 road, as a legal challenge to the scheme was lodged. She says every day of delay risks another avoidable death and that the new road would save lives, create jobs and cut journey times…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road legal challenge at Belfast High Court Original release: ‘Every day of delay risks another sad and avoidable death on the A5’ – Begley (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Patrick Brown MLA welcomes the Irish Government's commitment of €600 million to redevelop the A5 road and reinforced support for the Narrow Water Bridge, saying the upgrades will boost connectivity and road safety. Councillor Stephen Donnelly also welcomes the…
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Alliance representatives welcome investment into A5 and Narrow Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Progress on A5 can’t come a minute too soon, say McReynolds and Donnelly, welcoming announcement. (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working together to build the A5 – Boggs
Sinn Féin councillor Paul Boggs says his party remains determined to see the A5 road built, pledging to work with the A5 Enough is Enough campaign, other parties and the Infrastructure Minister after the A5/N2 Cross‑Border Working Group meeting.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: A5 road delivery pledge Original release: We must continue working together to build the A5 – Boggs (opens in a new tab)
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Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley, speaking from the Court of Appeal, says building the A5 remains a key priority and that delay is costing lives. She points to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pursuing an appeal against the most recent High Court ruling, supported by Tyrone GAA's campaign.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A5 road appeal against the latest High Court ruling Original release: Building the A5 ‘an absolute priority’ for Sinn Féin – Begley (opens in a new tab)