NI Minister pressed over next steps for A5 upgrade. Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister has been pressed to urgently outline the next steps for the proposed upgrade of a road known as the most deadly in Ireland.
The A5 project suffered a major knockback yesterday. Following the Stormont Executive's decision to proceed with the upgrade was quashed at the High Court in Belfast.
Since 2006, there have been more than 50 deaths on the road; which links Derry with Aughnacloy in Co Tyrone.
Liz Kimmins appeared at the Assembly for an urgent question on the situation yesterday afternoon.
Cllr PJ O Hanlon was one of three Monaghan councillors that met with Minister Kimmins following the shock news that emerged this week surrounding the A5.
Ronan Gargan spoke to Cllr O'Hanlon about the current situation.