Murphy welcomes the introduction of conversion legislation
Finance Minister Conor Murphy has welcomed that same sex couples can now convert their civil partnership to marriage.
Statement about the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill – Long
Justice Minister Naomi Long said: “I remain committed to delivering legal protections to those facing domestic abuse but today I was forced to defer the further consideration stage of the Domestic Abuse and Family Proceedings Bill because of potentially significant financial implications that became apparent during discussions between my officials and the Department of Finance, as a result of amendments brought forward by the Justice Committee.
Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT
REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2020
Hawkhill – lane closures for 2 weeks for street lighting column installation works.
Riverside Drive (at Railway Station) – layby and taxi rank closed from Monday 7 December for 5 days for SGN service connection.
Blackness Road (at Rosefield Street) – off-peak temporary traffic lights Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 December for BT work.
Riverside Drive (Tay Rail Bridge to Tesco roundabout) – eastbound nearside lane closure from Wednesday 9 December for one week for new water connections.
Forthcoming Roadworks
Lower Pleasance (at Lochee Road) – closed overnight (9.00pm – 6.00am) from Monday 14 December for 3 nights for BT works.
Lochee Road (at Polepark Road) – overnight temporary traffic lights (9.00pm – 6.00am) from Monday 14 December for 3 nights for BT work.
Thomson Street (Perth Road to Seafield Lane) – closed from Monday 14 December for 5 days for BT work.
We must be ultra-vigilant over festive season – Health Minister
Health Minister Robin Swann has warned that Northern Ireland is entering a new phase in the Covid-19 pandemic, with “hopes and fears” sitting side by side.