01/04/2014
Giro d'Italia Poster Ban 'One Step Closer'
A voluntary ban on displaying election posters along the route of this year's Giro d'Italia race has moved a step closer, according to Environment Minister Mark H Durkan.
The Minister made the comments following a cross-party, Executive discussion that was held yesterday, which he described as "positive".
The Giro d’Italia is one of the most well-known cycle races in the world. It takes place in Italy, but also involves other countries in its route. This year's race will begin in Belfast and include the Causeway Coast, Glens of Antrim and Armagh before finishing in Dublin.
Minister Durkan said there was widespread acceptance on a voluntary ban on election posters, although there are practicalities still to work through.
"The Giro d’Italia has a global audience of hundreds of millions in 165 countries with 200 participants and up to an estimated 140,000 spectators," he said. "This presents a huge opportunity to showcase the beauty of the North’s countryside and urban areas.
"If we can reach a voluntary agreement this would send a very positive message that our politicians have worked well together to ensure the Giro d’Italia will be an election poster free route when Northern Ireland is on a global stage."
The Giro d’Italia takes place from 9 - 11 May.
(IT)
The Minister made the comments following a cross-party, Executive discussion that was held yesterday, which he described as "positive".
The Giro d’Italia is one of the most well-known cycle races in the world. It takes place in Italy, but also involves other countries in its route. This year's race will begin in Belfast and include the Causeway Coast, Glens of Antrim and Armagh before finishing in Dublin.
Minister Durkan said there was widespread acceptance on a voluntary ban on election posters, although there are practicalities still to work through.
"The Giro d’Italia has a global audience of hundreds of millions in 165 countries with 200 participants and up to an estimated 140,000 spectators," he said. "This presents a huge opportunity to showcase the beauty of the North’s countryside and urban areas.
"If we can reach a voluntary agreement this would send a very positive message that our politicians have worked well together to ensure the Giro d’Italia will be an election poster free route when Northern Ireland is on a global stage."
The Giro d’Italia takes place from 9 - 11 May.
(IT)
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