SDLP Regional Development spokesman Joe Byrne MLA has welcomed the decision of the Regional Development Committee to hold an inquiry into unadopted roads.

A consultation process is underway, with submissions due in before March 12th. The inquiry is expected to conclude on May 28th.

The West Tyrone MLA said: "I am very pleased to see the committee order this inquiry into an issue which plagues people all across the North.

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"I have said before that people living in areas of incomplete development, where the Roads Service has not had to adopt the roadways involved, have often found themselves living in a twilight world where their street-lighting and sewerage facilities are poor at best, while governing forces fail to deal adequately with recalcitrant developers.

"I hope this inquiry will turn a spotlight on this problem and propose workable, sustainable solutions."

(CD/GK)