Debate contribution: Illegal Billboards in Newry
Debate contribution by Mr Gareth Wilson on .
- MLA
- Mr Gareth Wilson
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 16 February 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Questions for Urgent Oral Answer
- Heading
- Illegal Billboards in Newry
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5391761
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The Minister will be aware that Newry, Mourne and Down Council is investigating a breach of planning laws with regard to the illegal Sinn Féin advertising board at the Egyptian Arch in Newry. As confirmed by the historic environment division (HED), the arch has been a B+ listed structure since 1 December 1988. Given that, there will no doubt be a negative response from HED when it is consulted as part of the planning process. Will the Minister inform the House whether a planning application has been made to retain the illegally erected structure and, if so, by whom?
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