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Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has challenged Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins to set out a clear timeline for the delivery of residents' parking zones, as many local residents struggle to find parking close to their homes. Minister Kimmins announced her initiative yesterday 10 March.
SDLP Opposition Infrastructure Spokesperson Justin McNulty MLA welcomed the Minister's announcement that her department will roll out a scheme allowing residents to apply for the establishment of parking zones in their area, but questioned when people could realistically expect to see results on the ground.
Mr McNulty said "In our constituency of Newry and Armagh, many residents in areas such as Boat Street and Monaghan Row in Newry, Derrybeg and Gantry Lane near the train station, Green Road in Bessbrook, and Windmill Avenue, Castle Street and Edward Street in Armagh are at their wits' end trying to find parking outside their homes," he said.
While acknowledging the potential of the scheme, McNulty raised concerns about the time it would take to deliver. "Progress on a pathway for the introduction of residents' parking schemes is welcome. However, the process of assessment, consultation and implementation will take time and resources," he said.
He added: "What residents need now is clarity on when these schemes will actually be delivered on the ground. The Minister did not provide specific timelines and that will leave communities who have been waiting for action with further questions."
