Mullan calls for adequate salt levels in case of ice and snow across Derry

She said: “In some areas our representatives have worked with the local community organisations who have been supplied with additional road salt by the Department of Infrastructure to ensure that some of the affected streets have been salted. This innovative approach has been welcomed by local residents.

“I have now formally requested Transport NI to consider the provision of much larger volumes of salt so that all vulnerable areas of the city and district can be salted in cases of extreme weather.

"I would call on the department to consult with local community groups across the city in an effort to gain local expertise and knowledge as to where best any additional resources can be directed.”

Foyle MLA Karen Mullan has called for adequate levels of salt to be made available to areas of Derry not serviced by grit boxes or grit lorries.