A NUMBER of safety improvement projects have been identified on the A509 road between Derrylin and Enniskillen but they could take years to progress.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard outlined the safety measures to SDLP MLA Richie McPhillips and they include: 
*A large scale improvement scheme to widen and realign the A509 carriageway at Derryhawlaght between Bellanaleck and Derrylin, estimated to cost approximately £1.2 million.
* A junction improvement scheme to reduce road traffic collisions that have been occurring on A509 at Montiagh Crossroads, estimated to cost around £20,000.
“Completion of these two schemes will be subject to sufficient funding being available in future years,” said Minister Hazzard.
Meanwhile, Mr. McPhillips has also questioned Justice Minister Claire Sugden on hate motivated incidents. “Let me begin by condemning all hate filled attacks, whether on Orange halls, GAA or other sporting bodies, places of worship or other places. Given that eight hate motivated incidents are reported to the police daily,” he said. “Does the Minister support a single equality Act as a mechanism to put in law better protection for all our citizens, including ethnic minorities?”
In response, Minister Sugden said she condemned “any form of hate attack in any part of our society and from any background” and added: “There has to be an Executive wide approach.”
Sinn Fein MLA Michelle Gildernew asked: “Does the Minister agree that a multifaceted approach is required to bring about an end to hate crime attacks on property owned by all sections of the community?”
“Yes, entirely. We all need to accept the fact that we are different. If anything, that enriches our society. It is something that we should celebrate with one another and respect. It has to be a multifaceted approach,” replied Minister Sugden.