Councillor calls for investigation into failed Mournes project

Councillor calls for investigation into failed Mournes project

"In no other walk of life is that amount of money of six figures wasted and it is just simply noted on an audit paper, but who will be held responsible?"

DUP councillor calls for investigation into ‘wasted’ ratepayers money on failed Gateway project

A DUP councillor has called for an investigation into “wasted” ratepayers’ money on the failed Mourne Mountain Gateway project amid concerns the public is being kept in the dark. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s audit committee was provided with updated reports on the £44m gondola ride this week. However, the chamber was criticised for not disclosing a “six figure” sum of money to the public as the local authority CEO countered governan…