Easing traffic congestion in towns, as well as improving safety for children living in rural areas, were two of the reasons given for the proposal.
Another Stormont election ‘much more likely’ – Lynch
The Sinn Fein MLA said tchances of a deal between the Stormont parties to form an Assembly would now be much harder to reach.
OPINION: Wrong time for a political crisis
Between Brexit and the healthcare crisis, to name but two of our biggest challenges, we need local representation.
Politicians give mixed response to calls to have their wages cut
The Northern Ireland Secretary of State, James Brokenshire, has given the parties several more weeks to form a powersharing Executive at Stormont
‘Pay for GP care’ could be inevitable
GPs could be set to leave the NHS in protest of a lack of action on the current crisis in general practice.
AWFUL MESS: Elderly could bear brunt of impasse
Patricia Donald says ‘go anywhere’ free bus passes may no longer apply
MLAs HAVE THEIR SAY: Sean Lynch
The Sinn Fein MLA has said there will be “no return to the status quo” even after the election.
MLAs HAVE THEIR SAY: Rosemary Barton
UUP’s Rosemary Barton says “all votes are up for grabs” if the electorate of Fermanagh and South Tyrone are forced to go to the polls again.
MLAs HAVE THEIR SAY: Richie McPhillips
SDLP’s Richie McPhillips said the electorate are “sick to the teeth” of the current Stormont situation
FCT determined to stay on the road despite cuts
The vital service has been busier than ever thanks to the hard work of staff and volunteers.