SINN Féin’s Martina Anderson has welcomed the launch of a road safety grant scheme.
Said the Foyle MLA: “The launch of the Road Safety Grant Scheme which will support individuals and community groups in delivering road safety initiatives is a welcome development.
“This will provide local community organisations with funding to launch education and awareness raising initiatives to enhance road safety.
“Almost 200 people were killed on roads across the island in 2019.
“We must do all that we can through education, awareness raising and the implementation of effective road safety measures to minimise fatalities on Irish roads.
“Improving road safety is also crucial if we are to encourage people to walk and cycle more, which would have significant health and environmental benefits.
“Sinn Féin will continue to do all that we can to ensure that adequate investment and attention is given to maximising safety on our roads.
“The application deadline is next month, October 9, and I would encourage all individuals and community groups in Derry who want to improve road safety in their area to engage with the scheme.”
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