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All of Mr John O'Dowd’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not qualifying, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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None at this stage. Enforcement is carried out for the Department by a private contractor. I have no plans in the pipeline to review that.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: On-street Car Parking Enforcement Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: On-street Car Parking Enforcement
It is a priority in terms of the stage that it is at. It will have to be assessed against all other projects when it reaches the stage where I have to match it with a capital budget. I have been pleased with the work that my officials have carried out thus far. I am hopeful of a successful conclusion.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Footpath: Hannahstown Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Footpath: Hannahstown
When I was previously in post as Minister in 2022, I visited Hannahstown with the Member, where I met representatives of the Hannahstown Community Association and saw at first hand the obvious need for a footway through the village. I can confirm that the scheme is a priority for my Department. I am pleased to tell…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Footpath: Hannahstown Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Footpath: Hannahstown
The Member has corresponded with me on the Caw roundabout, as have others. My officials will engage with developers on that issue to ensure, first, that the road network is capable of taking any increased traffic on it, and, secondly, what contributions, if any, developers will have to make towards that.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Caw Roundabout Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Caw Roundabout
Including the £8·1 million capital investment in the structural road maintenance programme this year, the amount allocated for structural maintenance in 2023-24 is at a current estimate of £99 million. That is a significant investment, but, unfortunately, it is not enough to maintain the roads to the standard that we…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Rural Roads: Upgrade Plans Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Rural Roads: Upgrade Plans
I recognise that there has been historic underinvestment in our road network for a significant number of years and that many rural roads are in need of repairs. That is why I recently announced an additional investment of £1 million to begin to address that issue. Since 2016, my Department has targeted funds towards a…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Rural Roads: Upgrade Plans Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Rural Roads: Upgrade Plans
In the absence of a legal challenge, I cannot see any further delays to the A4 scheme, but you never know where a legal challenge might pop out from. Thus far, there have been no murmurings about significant opposition to the scheme, so I hope that that remains the case. We will have to study the Audit Office report,…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel
The construction of major road projects can significantly impact on climate, particularly during the construction phase. However, I am pleased to advise that the scheme shows an overall reduction in carbon emissions in the long term and has a beneficial impact on climate. In fact, the environmental impact assessment…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel
I thank the Member for the question. I also take the opportunity to thank my Executive colleagues again for the funding announcement for this important scheme. The proposed new bypass will provide a new 3·5 kilometre active travel route adjacent to the bypass, connecting into the existing footway/cycleway network. The…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A4 Enniskillen Bypass: Active Travel
That question was raised in the consultation process, and I am giving careful consideration to it. It would carry a significant financial tie if I were to increase it, but it is one of the questions that I am deliberating on and will respond to in due course.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility
There were over 20,000 responses to the consultation, and, unsurprisingly, the majority of them were opposed to the scheme's removal, for a variety of reasons. My officials are still giving those documents careful consideration. It is my intention to retain the scheme as it is. I have to balance that against the…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility
I thank the Member for her question. As I said in my response, Translink is working closely with IMTAC, a key stakeholder in the design and provision of new fleets for the service. There are always lessons to be learned. During my previous time as Minister here, I had engagement with IMTAC, and, through that, it was…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility
The Department funds Translink, which works to ensure that services and facilities are accessible to all. That means creating a consistent customer experience for everyone, thus ensuring accessible public transport for people with all levels of abilities. The public transport fleet is fully compliant with…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Public Transport: Accessibility
I thank the Member for her question. Sections of the A1 were built around 40 years ago. There has been an upgrade since then, but the sections were built to the standard at the time. They do not meet current safety standards, so we have to make sure that the safety improvements, as outlined in the junction work, and…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding
I am happy to do so and to engage with the British Government on their responsibility to fund some of the major infrastructure projects that we have here. I refer back to the UK connectivity report. It is an important document, and we cannot let the British Government off from living up to their responsibilities. I…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding
I have agreed to meet Monica Heaney to discuss her campaign and the tragedy of her son's death. I met her previously in my role as an MLA. I am more than happy to meet campaign groups, as is the case with groups campaigning on the A5. Local voices and those who have lost loved ones are vital to this. The A1 scheme has…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding
The Shared Island initiative aims to harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement to enhance cooperation, connection and mutual understanding across the island and engage with all communities and traditions to build consensus around a shared future. I welcome the Irish Government’s commitment to Shared…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A1 Junctions Phase 2: Funding
I welcome the fact that the local community made their voices heard, particularly during the previous Planning Appeals Commission's public hearings. Daily attendance by local people and local representatives at those events was significant. Groups such as A5 Enough is Enough have continued to make their voice heard. I…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
The sound was not good, Mr McNulty, but I think that you asked to what extent I blame the lack of progress on the legal challenges. Sorry, Mr Speaker, the sound is not good.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
I cannot give you a start date until I have concluded my deliberations on the Planning Appeals Commission's report. It is a detailed and comprehensive report that deserves careful study. If I were to move ahead without giving that report due cognisance, I would leave myself open to another JR, further delay, rising…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
As with all major projects, particularly when there is a one-year budget, you can only confirm the budget for the following year. The Irish Government's contribution has given us headroom, and I am engaging with the Finance Minister about a contribution from the Executive. I am also engaging and plan to engage with…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
Given the history of legal challenges to the scheme, I expect that there will be more, unfortunately. My Department received the report of the Planning Appeals Commission (PAC) on 31 October. It is a complex and detailed report that deserves to be carefully studied and responded to. When I am in a position to do so, I…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
I thank the Member for her question. The A5 western transport corridor has been a flagship project for the Executive since it was announced in 2007. Improving road safety has always been and remains one of the key scheme objectives of the new road. My Department has therefore been focused throughout on developing…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5 Upgrade: Road Safety
This could probably become a theme during Question Time: if Members wish to meet me, I am happy for them to contact my private office, and I will attempt to facilitate as many meeting requests as possible. It is difficult when I am on my feet in the Chamber to agree to various meetings. My response to your question is…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Water Infrastructure Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Water Infrastructure
I understand that there are particular constraints in the Belfast area. I had a meeting with my officials this morning about the Belfast Living with Water scheme. The cost of that scheme has risen significantly. It is under review. I have asked my officials to report on that review to me as soon as possible. I will…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Water Infrastructure Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Water Infrastructure
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