All of Mr John O'Dowd’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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The Member will understand that it is difficult for a Minister at Question Time to discuss every bus and Translink route across the country. I am not sure that that would benefit Question Time either. I am more than happy to —
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast
I am not aware of the meeting. I am happy to make enquiries to Translink in that regard. As I said, it is an operational decision by Translink. The legislation sets out what is Translink's role and what is my role. While I am happy to follow up on the Member's request, he will understand that it is not my…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast
It is an operational decision taken by Translink. However, my Department has taken the time to request the information from Translink. Translink has advised that the 10J and 10K services were extended from Glencolin some years ago in order to have a through service from Twinbrook and to replace the original 10E feeder…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Bus Services: Belfast
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. In response to the Chair's comments, just before we broke for lunch: the matters raised by the umbrella group for the mobile phone industry were the same as the issues raised with me by Vodafone UK when I met it, and we had an opportunity to discuss those. As I said, there is a push for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas
Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I welcome the opportunity to respond to the motion on the very important topic of mobile infrastructure in rural areas, and I welcome the contributions from Members during the debate. I fully agree with the need for high-quality mobile coverage in rural communities and, indeed, in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobile Coverage in Rural Areas
The draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024 That the draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024 be approved.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: The draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: The draft Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes (Amendment) Order 2024
Thank you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle I start by thanking the motion's sponsors for tabling the motion on the important topic on green growth and for highlighting that we, as an Assembly, need to continue to work together to facilitate and enable green growth for the benefit of all our people. I agree with the assertion…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Green Growth: Removal of Barriers Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Green Growth: Removal of Barriers
As I said, Minister Murphy has engaged with all the key stakeholders, particularly the unions, about moving forward. The yard is going through a sales process. The quicker that that is resolved, the better for all, particularly the workers; it will ensure that they know about their futures. That is key to all of it. I…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff
Minister Murphy and I recently engaged with Belfast harbour about green growth and its plans, working in conjunction with Cork around those matters. We also recently met the Transport Minister in the South, Minister Ryan, to discuss those very issues. I assure you from personal experience that Minister Murphy is…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff
We should not be as definitive as the Member has been about the finishing of shipbuilding in Belfast as a result of a, b or c, but I will certainly make sure that his comments and call are passed on to Minister Murphy for him to engage as he feels fit with the First Minister and deputy First Minister.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff
Minister Murphy sends his apologies. He is in North America promoting the benefits of the local economy. He has provided me with the following information. The financial challenges facing Harland and Wolff have been well publicised in recent weeks. It is disappointing news that the company has now been placed into…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Harland and Wolff
Let me emphasise this again: NI Water has confirmed to me that the water coming out of our taps is safe to drink and use. My home is impacted on by this. I use the water in my home and have young children, and I obviously do not want it to impact on my health. I accept that there is an unpleasant taste and smell for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Water Supply Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Water Supply
NI Water's number-one priority is the quality and safety of your drinking water. I am aware of a number of customers who have reported a taste and smell in their drinking water supply in specific areas. This is related to increased algae levels in Lough Neagh that contain naturally occurring compounds that may cause…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Water Supply Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Water Supply
Opposition to Racism That this Assembly condemns the criminal damage and targeting of businesses in recent days; rejects all forms of Islamophobia, xenophobia and racism; endorses the work of voluntary sector organisations combatting racism and supporting those impacted by it; recognises the work of the Police Service…
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: Opposition to Racism Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: Opposition to Racism
I thank the Member for her question. Given the experience of Waterways Ireland in its role across a vast network of inland waterways across the island of Ireland, it is ideally placed to support and work with organisations on the River Blackwater and elsewhere. That does not fall under the NSMC's remit yet, but it…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland has increased focus on sustainable management of the natural environment of the waterways. Given its remit, it is connected to the protection of biodiversity and ecology. In 2022, Waterways Ireland adopted a 10-year climate action plan and will continue to deliver that. The environment,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
The River Blackwater, which I am very familiar with, does not fall under the remit of Waterways Ireland, but I come back to my answer to the previous question: we are not fulfilling the full potential of our inland waterways. When you look at the River Blackwater with its connections to Lough Neagh and the Ulster…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
The restoration of the Ulster canal includes a connection from Lough Neagh to Clones. It was a commitment in the Stormont House Agreement, the Fresh Start Agreement and New Decade, New Approach. Currently, no actual plans are in place to deliver those commitments, but I want to work with Waterways Ireland and the NSMC…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
Yes. I recently visited the project. It is very impressive work, and a complicated piece of engineering has been going on there. It can only take place during certain parts of the year because of the water levels in the Bann. Good progress is being made. Phase 2 involves the remaining length of the weir to the eastern…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
I understand that, once work has been completed in relation to the by-laws in the South, Waterways Ireland will move towards a consultation on its by-laws in the North. A consultation will be produced, and Members and other interested parties will be able to respond to that before it goes further.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
Apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker. I will be with you in one moment. With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement, in compliance with section 52 of the NI Act 1998, on the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting in inland waterways sectoral format, which was held in the Ulster Canal Stores in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Inland Waterways
In compliance with section 52 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, I wish to make a statement on the meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in the transport sectoral format, which was held on Thursday 27 June 2024. The meeting took place at the offices of the NSMC joint secretariat in Armagh and was…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Transport Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Transport
First, I should clarify that the study is due to be completed early next year. Yes, without a doubt, we have to correct the mistakes that were made 60 years ago. As I said earlier, I intend to leave in place plans that will go a long way in ensuring that the Department for Infrastructure is focused on the future…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Railway Line: Antrim to Lisburn Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Railway Line: Antrim to Lisburn
I can confirm that Translink received funding directly through the Union connectivity fund to undertake a feasibility study regarding the reopening of the railway line between Lisburn and Antrim. The feasibility study is ongoing and will include demand forecasting for additional rail passengers and route and operating…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Railway Line: Antrim to Lisburn Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Railway Line: Antrim to Lisburn
I tend not to intervene in individual cases. It would be wrong for me to do so, unless there were exceptional circumstances. There are well-tested and proven policies, procedures and legal tests in place to ensure that the Minister can keep his nose out of such situations, to be honest. If there are exceptional…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Roads: Construction and Landowner Compensation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Roads: Construction and Landowner Compensation
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