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.
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In the past four years, Translink has provided £19,912 in financial support to the Belfast pride parade towards the costs of registration, branding and materials. The funding for each year is broken down as follows: 2022-23, £5,427; 2023-24, £4,375; 2024-25, £5,397; and 2025-26, £4,713.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Translink: Pride Events Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Translink: Pride Events
Absolutely. If you are sitting in traffic and are seeing buses whizzing by you on the bus lanes, that means that the people in the buses are getting to their destination much more quickly than you are. I hope that the measures will encourage more people to use our public transport. We have quite good public transport…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion; Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion; Belfast
As the Member is a representative for Belfast, I would expect nothing else. As the Member will know, I recently announced some of the measures that I have been working on alongside many representatives of local businesses and communities across Belfast, following the hugely challenging situation that we saw in Belfast…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion; Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Traffic Congestion; Belfast
The figures for the compensation that has been paid are publicly available, and I have shared them with Members in response to questions for written answer. That is a huge amount of money, and I would rather it was invested in our road network. I am determined to see that happen in the time ahead.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Vehicle Damage Compensation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Vehicle Damage Compensation
I thank the Member for his kind comments. In relation to road defects and their impact on road users, particularly where a vehicle has been damaged, it is my objective to reduce the need for compensation and, instead, see proper investment in our roads, including rural roads, which, as the Member will be aware, are a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Vehicle Damage Compensation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Vehicle Damage Compensation
Absolutely. As the Member will be aware, the Department has identified its key policies for decarbonising the transport sector. In doing so, we have taken account of the just transition requirements in the Climate Change Act 2022. As transport decarbonisation policies and actions are further progressed, we will take…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Cross-pavement Charging Solutions Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Cross-pavement Charging Solutions
I thank the Member for his question. The ability of people who do not have a driveway to charge their electric vehicle (EV) is currently restricted, as it is an offence to lay a cable across the footway or road under the terms of the Roads Order 1993. Departmental officials have explored how cross-pavement charging…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Cross-pavement Charging Solutions Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Cross-pavement Charging Solutions
The Member will not be surprised to hear that I do not agree with the claim that my decision was cross-cutting or the claim that it was controversial. If I felt that either was the case, I would not have taken the decision. That is the bottom line. I stand over the fact that I could take that decision as the Minister…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Irish-language Signage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Irish-language Signage
I thank the Member for her kind words. As I have stated, I am absolutely committed to dialogue and to avoiding the unnecessary use of public funds for litigation, which, unfortunately, we currently see. The issue could have been resolved long ago. Unfortunately, however, we are going through legal proceedings, and,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Irish-language Signage Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Grand Central Station: Irish-language Signage
As the Member knows, those projects were paused some time ago, before I came into post, for various reasons, including lack of funding. As he was updated on the prioritisation of major road projects, he will know — I reflected this in my responses to other questions today — that the A5 judgement is having an impact on…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Armagh City: Congestion Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Armagh City: Congestion
I thank my constituency colleague for his kind words and support today and over the past 24 hours. That is welcome, particularly for my staff. I refute the point that he made about Armagh city being forgotten. It is part of my constituency and is a city that I visit frequently, particularly for matches. I am very…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Armagh City: Congestion Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Armagh City: Congestion
I am happy to give you a more detailed response on that. As a constituency MLA, I previously raised the issue, because many people ask for that; however, I am confident that the rationale for not being able to provide mirrors stacks up, and I am happy to provide further detail on that.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Road Safety
My Department's road safety programme and actions are data-driven and are managed through an evidence-based approach, delivering engineering, enforcement and education initiatives to address issues that will bring the greatest road safety benefit. Officials use PSNI collision data and reports from the Department's…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Road Safety Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Road Safety
As the Member will be aware, there will be a number of processes to go through, and we will get the costings at each stage. I am fairly confident that we will be able to secure the funding, because, regardless of what we in government do, flooding is a massive issue that is growing, and we all need to take it very…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre
I thank the Member for her kind words. Yes, they absolutely are, particularly in areas that are hotspots for flooding. I am aware of the impact of the flooding at Bloody Bridge. The key areas are drainage and gully cleaning, but I am happy to write to you with a more detailed response on the specifics to update you…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre
Yes. Thank you for your comments. I met the Newcastle RCRG, which does phenomenal work in responding to flooding, particularly given the frequency of the incidents that they have experienced and the severe impact that those incidents have caused. My Department continues to work very effectively with all multi-agency…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre
The Department is actively exploring the creation of a flood forecasting centre. We recently completed a strategic outline business case, which demonstrated that it would provide benefit here. On that basis, I approved funding for this financial year to further explore flood forecasting capabilities here. That…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Flood Forecasting Centre
I thank the Member for her comments. This is an issue that I have been particularly cognisant of, not just as a woman but with regard to our overarching work in ending violence against women and girls. For many, it will come as a surprise just how women think when they are out and about, trying to get from place to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Night Buses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Night Buses
I thank the Member for his very kind comments, and I think all Members across the House. The support over the past day or so has been really welcome, particularly for my staff and their families, who have been very shaken up by what has occurred. I reiterate the point that, as public representatives, we put our names…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Night Buses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Night Buses
There are many benefits, and that is why I and the Economy Minister sought support from other Departments and the council. There are benefits across government and at local government level. Late-night public transport services are generally run in the lead-up to the Christmas period and prove to be popular with the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Night Buses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Night Buses
I recognise the benefits that late-night public transport services provide for the night-time economy and those working and socialising in the city. Members may be aware that I have been working with my Executive colleagues and other stakeholders, including Translink, to support the extension of late-night public…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Night Buses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Night Buses
I completely empathise with those people. It is something that every Member of the House has had experience of. It is a huge issue. However, it is like many cases where we cannot just go in and start taking on issues that have been caused by a private developer. The updated guidance that I have recently announced goes…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update
That is similar to the issue in the question asked by the previous Member. The bonds release will impact on all those schemes within two years. I am familiar with that issue. If the Member writes in with specifics on that case — it is a very unfortunate case with unforeseen circumstances — I will provide a fuller…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update
As I said in my previous answer, I recognise that people will be disappointed. That is unfortunate, but the responsibility lies with the developer. We are trying to work out some way in which to deal with the issues as best we can. As I said and as you reflected in your question, the new guidance uses the two-year…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update
Yes. I appreciate the Member's comments. I know that it is an issue that has a huge impact, particularly on residents who are greatly affected by unadopted roads. Many have been for many years, and I hope that, in some way, the new guidance will give them comfort that efforts are being made. I know that the guidance…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Unadopted Developments: Update
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