Concerns have been raised about the conditions of the roads in south Armagh.

Sinn Féin MLA Megan Fearon challenged Roads Minister Danny Kennedy over the condition of roads in the area and handed him a list of 33 roads across the area which are in urgent need of repair.

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Ms Fearon said: "The poor state of the roads clearly poses a safety risk for both drivers and pedestrians, including cyclists, wheelchair users and people pushing prams as they try to navigate around potholes and badly patched surfaces.

"The appalling state of some of the roads is also damaging vehicles leaving motorists with costly repair bills for fixing damaged tyres.

"The Minister has a responsibility to manage his budget to ensure that all roads are in a safe condition."

(CD)