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Ms Liz Kimmins: Assembly records
All of Ms Liz Kimmins’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
I have not received any correspondence about any billboard or about who does or does not own it. Nothing has been sent to me. I do not know whether Justin wants to try to break the record for how many times someone can say "illegal Sinn Féin billboard" in one contribution, but he has clearly not driven past it,…
The billboard that was adjacent to the Egyptian Arch was mounted on five posts, some of which appeared to be situated on my Department's land. The other posts were on privately owned land. The unauthorised erection of advertising signs within the boundaries of the public road is an offence under article 87 of the…
Comhghairdeas to Abbey Grammar in Newry on a superb win in the MacRory Cup final replay last Friday night in the Athletic Grounds. It certainly lifted the spirits of everybody across Newry, south Armagh and south Down, particularly the clubs of the boys who participated in what was a fantastic game and a fantastic…
As the Member will know, we will allocate it to the different divisions, which will then make decisions based on prioritisation. I have been engaging closely with officials. I know that there are roads that, potentially, would not receive the same priority if you were looking just at the traffic volume on them.…
It affects us all, across the 11 council areas. I am acutely aware of the importance of having an efficient and effective planning system. It plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of sustainable economic development and investment across the North. My officials continue to work in collaboration with local…
In response to some of the issues with our planning process that have been identified since it transferred to councils 10 years ago, officials have been doing a lot of work around planning improvement, including with participating councils and Belfast Met to enable trainees to study for a foundation degree in…
I absolutely agree. It is extremely disappointing that some Members chose to tell a blatant lie about what is happening with the Enniskillen bypass. Let me be categorically clear right now: there is no detriment or risk to the Enniskillen bypass. I am determined to see that delivered, but, as Minister, I have to be…
Yes; absolutely. Nothing has changed in my plans to deliver the Enniskillen bypass. It is no different from any other major infrastructure project being progressed by my Department, all of which are now being considered in the light of the A5 judgement. As I said previously in the Chamber and in response to questions…
Absolutely, and that is the cornerstone of why we have progressed this important initiative. In 2024, 164 young people were killed or seriously injured where a driver aged 17 to 23 was deemed responsible. That age group of drivers accounts for 24% of fatal or serious collisions, despite holding just 8% of driving…
As the Member will know, I announced a start date for graduated driver licensing. We are preparing for its introduction on 1 October, and preparations continue at pace. The subordinate legislation necessary to support its introduction will be sent this week to the Infrastructure Committee for scrutiny, and the…
As the Member will know, the review of speed limits is out for consultation. The challenge with that road is that it is a main trunk road: the main route between Newry and Armagh, essentially. Obviously, there are turn-offs along the way. However, we are happy to look at whether there is the potential to have a…
I thank the Member for raising the issue. It is in my constituency, and it is a road I travel frequently, including to Gosford Forest Park, so I recognise the significant concerns that the Member referred to. As he will know, it is probably not possible within the policy to reduce the speed limit, but I am happy for…
Approximately £7 million has been allocated in the Belfast region city deal to take forward environmental improvement work in Hillsborough, which is expected to start in March 2027. As part of that work, the council intends to install a pedestrian crossing in lower Main Street, with my Department taking forward a…
I thank the Member for his question. As he said, I met the residents, and I heard clearly their concerns. We saw the significance of the problem. As you will know, officials commissioned an assessment of alternative routes for HGV traffic to inform the relative merits of a weight limit proposal, particularly regarding…
My Department’s policy for the provision of street lighting is detailed in policy and procedure guide E072. In urban areas, my Department’s policy is to provide street lighting on all adopted roads and footways, with the exception of those pathways that serve only the rear of properties. That means that the majority…
I have ring-fenced £5·9 million of funding this year to maintain progression on phase 3 of the track improvement between Coleraine and Derry. Those improvements will see 20 miles of track renewals, allowing track speeds to increase and leading to improved journey times.
Absolutely. It can be frustrating when things take as long as they sometimes do, particularly when they are in our own areas. We are seeing this case move forward, however. As I said, it is subject to planning approval timescales and prioritisation within Translink's overall capital programme, but I am happy to…
I can confirm that the business case to provide a new park-and-ride facility at Bellarena station with 214 new car parking spaces, including 10 new disabled parking spaces, has been authorised, with expenditure of up to £3·8 million having been approved. The delivery schedule is under review and is subject to planning…
Potholes are undesirable on any road. They present a major disadvantage for anybody who uses the roads. We are keen to see any defects in our roads repaired at the earliest possible stage. We work closely with the Inclusive Mobility and Transport Advisory Committee (IMTAC) and other organisations that represent people…
The Member will know of the "fatal five" causes of road traffic collisions. Those are the key areas for road safety. I take nothing away from the deterioration that we have seen on our roads. The Member also knows that I have been working extremely hard, not just in my Department but with Executive colleagues, to get…
As the Member is aware, I have repeatedly reiterated my commitment to the school bus legislation to which he referred. I have been working across Departments and with other Ministers on a package of measures to enhance the safety on routes to schools, and school bus safety legislation is part of that. That work is…
As Members will be aware, in January, I launched the consultation on the speed limit review. Evidence shows that excessive speed remains one of the most significant factors in the severity of collisions and in fatalities on our roads. Options being considered include the further introduction of 20 mph speed limits; a…
Road safety is one of my key priorities. On 27 January this year, I launched my Department’s latest road safety action plan to 2027, which supports the ongoing work of the road safety strategy. That action plan was developed in collaboration with a wide range of road safety partners, including other Departments and…
The homeowner flood protection grant scheme was initiated because we recognise that flooding is a growing issue. The scheme remains open to new applications. It covers 90% of the cost of installing flood protection measures to a home up to a maximum of £13,700 of the total survey and estimated installation costs. The…