Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the breakthrough reached tonight in advance of tomorrow's Twelfth demonstration in Crumlin.
The Minister has said the agreement between the Orange Order and Crumlin Residents' Association to ensure a positive and peaceful outcome for the Twelfth parade, underlines what can be achieved through dialogue.
David Ford said: "Hopefully this agreement can set the tone for Northern Ireland tomorrow, not just in Crumlin but further afield.
"The agreement reached tonight over the Crumlin parade demonstrates what can be achieved through positive engagemnent.
"I would once again urge those with influence to follow the lead taken tonight and continue to work to reduce tensions where they exist."
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Friday, 29 June 2012
DFP Statement on power in the Stormont Estate
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson who has responsibility for the Stormont Estate has said there has been a number of Government buildings within the estate which have encountered a total loss of power following the severe and heavy flooding on Wednesday night.
Dundonald House and Craigantlet Buildings are both closed. The remaining buildings within the Stormont Estate including Parliament Buildings continue to operate on a limited power supply. All business areas affected have initiated their business continuity plans to ensure that essential functions and services are maintained.
Sammy Wilson said: “The situation is being closely monitored and Northern Ireland Electricity are assisting my Department to resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Engineers have been and will continue to be on site over the weekend.”
The Departments affected by the closure are the Department of Finance and Personnel, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Prison Service Headquarters.
The Minister said: “I would like to take this opportunity to assure the public that all essential services provided by these Departments remain unaffected as alternative arrangements have been made and business continues as normal.”
For media enquiries please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
Dundonald House and Craigantlet Buildings are both closed. The remaining buildings within the Stormont Estate including Parliament Buildings continue to operate on a limited power supply. All business areas affected have initiated their business continuity plans to ensure that essential functions and services are maintained.
Sammy Wilson said: “The situation is being closely monitored and Northern Ireland Electricity are assisting my Department to resolve this situation as quickly as possible. Engineers have been and will continue to be on site over the weekend.”
The Departments affected by the closure are the Department of Finance and Personnel, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and Prison Service Headquarters.
The Minister said: “I would like to take this opportunity to assure the public that all essential services provided by these Departments remain unaffected as alternative arrangements have been made and business continues as normal.”
For media enquiries please contact the Duty Press Officer via pager number 07699 715 440 and your call will be returned.
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Latest update from TrafficWatch NI
- Stockmans Lane - closed under Flyover.
- Knock Road, closed between Castlereagh Road and Shandon Park.
- Upper Knockbreda Road / Cregagh Road. Road closed.
- Finaghy Road North closed at M1 Bridge.
- Hillhall Road. Reported as closed.
- Stewartstown Road / Twinbrook Road. Reported as closed.
- Castlereagh Road / Loopland Park. Road closed.
- Milltown Road / Belvoir Road. Passable with care.
- Stockmans Lane under M1 Bridge. Passable with care.
- Blacks Road under M1 Bridge. Passable with care.
- Milltown Road / Belvoir Road. Passable with care.
- Prince William Road / Lisburn North Feeder Road. Passable with care.
Government Agencies respond to Northern Ireland Floods
Government Agencies have been working together this evening to address the severe flooding which has been primarily across the Belfast area.
Roads Service has brought in extra staff in the Belfast area and staff from other areas within Roads Service to work alongside staff from other Agencies.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to pass over the Province this evening but the Met Office has issued a further amber weather warning valid from 04:00 to 21:00 on Thursday 28 June. There are expected to be further slow moving torrential downpours tomorrow afternoon and further flooding can be expected.
Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution especially tomorrow morning as the clean-up gets underway.
Customers may have experienced some problems with the Flooding Incident Helpline. This was caused by the severity of the rain storms and the high volume of calls. Additional resources have been brought in overnight to deal with the situation.
List of affected areas
It is understood the areas affected in Belfast included:
Advice on dealing with flooding
Roads Service has brought in extra staff in the Belfast area and staff from other areas within Roads Service to work alongside staff from other Agencies.
The heaviest of the rain is expected to pass over the Province this evening but the Met Office has issued a further amber weather warning valid from 04:00 to 21:00 on Thursday 28 June. There are expected to be further slow moving torrential downpours tomorrow afternoon and further flooding can be expected.
Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution especially tomorrow morning as the clean-up gets underway.
Customers may have experienced some problems with the Flooding Incident Helpline. This was caused by the severity of the rain storms and the high volume of calls. Additional resources have been brought in overnight to deal with the situation.
List of affected areas
It is understood the areas affected in Belfast included:
- Stockmans Lane - closed under Flyover.
- Knock Road, closed between Castlereagh Road and Shandon Park.
- Upper Knockbreda Road / Cregagh Road. Road closed.
- Finaghy Road North closed at M1 Bridge.
- Hillhall Road. Reported as closed.
- Stewartstown Road / Twinbrook Road. Reported as closed.
- Castlereagh Road / Loopland Park. Road closed.
- Milltown Road / Belvoir Road. Passable with care.
- Stockmans Lane under M1 Bridge. Passable with care.
- Blacks Road under M1 Bridge. Passable with care.
- Milltown Road / Belvoir Road. Passable with care.
- Prince William Road / Lisburn North Feeder Road. Passable with care.
Advice on dealing with flooding
- Report flooding in your area using the Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100.
- Visit nidirect for practical advice on how to deal with flooding at www.nidirect.gov.uk/flooding-in-your-area
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