Consultation launched on changing the exhaust emissions test for light diesel engine vehicles
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- Jun 26
O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
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- Jun 15
Fears for future of DfI roads depot as MEA Council urge minister to reverse decision
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- May 30
100 Wrightbus built zero emission buses for Translink propels green growth for NI
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- May 26
Mixed reaction from councillors as DfI to legislate for restrictions outside schools in MEA
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- May 17
O’Dowd announces £530,000 road improvement scheme in Portglenone & Bellaghy
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- May 2
Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity on road network
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- Apr 30
Minister announces way forward to reduce MOT waiting times in Northern Ireland
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- Apr 10
Translink and Iarnród Éireann welcome €165 million to enhance cross border rail services
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- Apr 7
No household water charges – O’Dowd
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- Mar 11
O’Dowd outlines measures to cut MOT waiting times
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- Mar 10
Traffic disruption expected as busy road closes in Ballymena
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- Mar 10
O’Dowd rules out privatisation of MOT services
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- Mar 8
O’Dowd announces £500,000 road improvement scheme for Fenaghy Road, Ballymena
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- Mar 7
O’Dowd announces next steps in development of £70M A29 Cookstown Bypass scheme
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- Feb 27
Residents furious after being left in dark over DfI decision to ‘cut off’ decorative lantern lights
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- Feb 25
O’Dowd announces additional £8.1M investment to repair the road network
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- Feb 12
Additional £1million to be invested in road maintenance and tackle pothole problem
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- Feb 5
Infrastructure Minister welcomes suspension of transport strike later this month
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- Jan 29
£1.65m refurbishment of the Cutts water level Control Structure on the River Bann