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.
Absolutely. When any tragic incident such as that occurs, we have to take a step back and look at it to understand how and why it happened and at what we can do collectively to ensure that no other family goes through that. I have met lots of families who have been through similar incidents, so I would welcome that…
First, I extend my sympathies to the family of the young girl, Jaidyn Rice, who tragically lost her life at the junction of West Circular Road and Clandeboye Road on 8 July. My thoughts are with her family. What they have been going through in the aftermath is unimaginable. I understand that the PSNI is leading an…
As the Member will be aware, I recently met her and some of her council colleagues. I can advise that my officials continue to progress the development of the Knockbreda Road crossing following receipt of representations from a further consultation carried out by Belfast City Council. Work on the design of the scheme…
I will take on board what the Member has said. Generally, officials revisit a location like that one only if there has been a major infrastructure development in the area or if considerable time has passed since the initial survey. There are no current plans to carry out a review. I will, however, go back to officials…
I can advise that the most recent assessment for a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Cambrai Street and Flax Street was carried out on 11 October 2022. The assessment placed that location sixteenth on eastern division's prioritised list of potential sites that have been surveyed and assessed for a controlled…
With your permission, Mr Speaker, in compliance with section 52 of the NI Act 1998, I will make a statement on the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) inland waterways meeting, which was held at the North/South Ministerial Council joint secretariat headquarters in Armagh on 12 May 2025. The Executive were…
As your colleague asked a number of questions, I answered what I could. As I said in answer to her, the lands that were vested were owned by the Department, so we were entitled and within the law to do the preparatory works in advance so that we could get on-site as soon as the judgement was made.
I thank the Member for his suggestion. As with any existing road, it is important that we continue to look at all road safety measures, so they are continually being monitored. On the A5 specifically, it is clear that the only option is to build the new road. That is the only way that we will tackle the key issues…
As I said earlier, I have already met officials and asked them to provide a report on the outcome of the judgement and, in conjunction with the legal team, an analysis of what it means. Once I have considered that, we will look at the next steps, but, for now, my focus is on getting this done.
Absolutely. Once we get a handle on what the judgement means, we will have to look at the learning and how that will impact on other projects. It is unfortunate that Members are quick to write off infrastructure projects. From what I have seen, I do not think that the problem it is insurmountable; we can remedy this.…
Absolutely. I am happy to come to the House before then, if required, but, as I said, I want to ensure that we consider the analysis thoroughly. It is important that we get absolute clarity on what is required, what the options are and how we can move forward at the quickest pace possible. It is also important that we…
One could be forgiven for forgetting that the SDLP held the post of Minister for Infrastructure in the previous mandate. There is a complete absence of memory. I will not, however, get caught up in point-scoring on something as critical as the A5 scheme. The behaviour of some Members is disgraceful. Everyone in the…
As I said, it is too early to say what the outcome of the judgement is. It is important that we get the analysis and then make a call on what has to happen next. It is very clear that the DUP and others are trying to suggest that we cannot have both the A5 and the Climate Change Act. We absolutely can.
I am not aware of any reasons why the A1 scheme cannot go ahead. As I said, we need to get a clear understanding of what the judgement means. I will get a detailed analysis in the coming days, as I have asked officials to provide me with one. At this point, however, it is impossible to point to implications for other…
As I have said, this scheme is too critical. We are still analysing the judgement. There were three or four separate questions within the Member's question, so we will work through those. It is important to realise that the climate action plan had been delayed. We have to factor that into some of the outworkings of…
It is clear that the SDLP has the ability to analyse in full a judgement as detailed as that in less than 24 hours. It sounds as though it has all the solutions. I am committed to ensuring that we have a clear understanding of what the judgement means. That will take time. We have to examine it thoroughly. This is a…
I will start by repeating my extreme disappointment in the decision that we received yesterday. It was a hugely disappointing day not just for me but, in the first instance, all the families and the Enough is Enough campaign, who have been extremely diligent and steadfast in their commitment to ensuring that the road…
That is the point of the report: to ensure that we have a grip on what is happening and how money is spent. When the report is published, I am sure, the Member will go through it in great detail to see the level of detail that PwC has gone into as part of that work. It will be food for thought for everyone about how…
That figure is commercially sensitive, particularly given the time frame of the investigation, so it is not a number that I can disclose. I am sure that the Member will appreciate that.
Apologies, Mr Speaker. I do not know how many times I have said in here what the Department is doing. We have the three-pronged approach. We have done the investigation to ensure that the budget is being spent appropriately. We have found areas where improvements can be made, and we are working towards that. If the…
Apologies, a Cheann Comhairle We hear all these proposals, but I have yet to hear the Opposition's alternative. I have presented I have presented what my approach is. I have worked —.