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At the conclusion of the review, officials will provide me with a final report of their findings and recommendations. At that stage, we will know better the next steps and share them with Members.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators
I am not aware of specific barriers, but we are developing broader transport plans that will feed into that issue. I am happy to look at that in more detail for the Member to understand where the challenges are. It is my understanding that the 10B permit is being reviewed, but I can look at section 19 permits in more…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators
There are no plans to replace the section10B permit for community transport operators with section 19 and section 22 permits, which are used in Britain. However, my officials are reviewing the operation of the section 10B permit scheme as part of the overall review of community transport.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Section 10B Permits: Community Transport Operators
I thank the Member for his question. The bilingual signage will include wayfinding signage for passenger movements; passenger information, including all safety, welcome and customer service signage; and platform IDs. The signage will be installed later this year.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station
OK. The Irish language is for everyone and reflects the culture across this island. The transport hub is not just for the people of Belfast; it is for all people across our island. There is nothing to fear. The important point is that the Irish language is protected in law, and Belfast is one of the most thriving…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station
I am committed to the visibility and promotion of the Irish language across public services and in our society. Grand Central station is not just for the people of Belfast; it is a transport hub for people from across the island. It is important, therefore, that it is reflective of all citizens. I have therefore taken…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Irish Language Signs: Belfast Grand Central Station
Water quality is an issue for the NIEA. I do not have the exact figures on enforcement in front of me, but I am happy to come back to the Member on that in writing to make sure that we have the most accurate figures.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim
As the Member will know, we have had discussions in the Chamber on that matter since I came into post. Again, my officials and I have been engaging with NI Water as frequently as we can to try to move it forward. There have been challenges, and it will continue to move at a much slower pace than we would like.…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim
As I outlined, I continue to build on the three-pronged approach that is already in place. That includes working with Executive colleagues to increase investment in waste water; exploring the options for developer contributions with the consultation that launched last Friday; and introducing a water, flooding and…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim
I appreciate the issues that the Member has raised about rural communities. It is important. I engage with NI Water frequently on all the issues. The approach that I outlined and that I am taking on the whole is to look specifically at unlocking capacity where we can at the earliest possible stage. Bearing that in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim
During 2024-25, NI Water invested £1·8 million at Grange waste water treatment works in North Antrim. The Grange waste water treatment works is located to the south of Taylorstown village, and construction is due to be completed in May 2025. The Grange waste water treatment works upgrade builds on the £1·1 million…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Capacity: North Antrim
In compliance with section 52 of the NI Act 1998, I wish to make the following statement on the meeting of the North/South Ministerial Council (NSMC) in the transport sector held on Thursday 27 February 2025. The meeting took place in Dublin and was chaired by Darragh O'Brien, Minister for Transport. I attended the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Transport Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North/South Ministerial Council: Transport
Thank you, Deputy Speaker. I thank the Members who tabled the motion. Transport infrastructure for the north-west is an important topic. I very much welcome the debate. I am sure that everybody here aspires to and wants to see the delivery of a thriving north-west. Certainly, I am keen to see that. My predecessor,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: North-west Transport Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: North-west Transport
Absolutely. One of the first engagements that I had when I came into post was with NI Water's chief executive and chair, because it is very important to me that we work closely together to address the waste water constraints. We have a shared aim in achieving that, and this will, undoubtedly, help to facilitate new…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: NI Water: Housing in West Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: NI Water: Housing in West Belfast
Of the additional £19·5 million provided to NI Water during October monitoring, £7 million has been allocated to addressing waste water constraints in the upper Falls area of west Belfast. That investment will facilitate the progression of seven new housing developments, comprising around 1,200 homes, as well as five…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: NI Water: Housing in West Belfast Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: NI Water: Housing in West Belfast
Including that of the Member and many others whom the A5 serves, so many families have been impacted on in that way. I am very cognisant of that. I hope that we will see a conclusion to the current legal case at the earliest possible stage. It is listed for hearing in the High Court on 18 March, with an expected time…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5: Engagement with Irish Government Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5: Engagement with Irish Government
I reiterate that I am working really hard and at pace to ensure that the A5 is delivered. We must ensure that the A5 is delivered at the earliest possible stage. I and my officials have been having regular liaisons with our counterparts in the South of Ireland on that critical project. As recently as last week, at a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: A5: Engagement with Irish Government Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: A5: Engagement with Irish Government
I can advise that the biennial MOT testing consultation presents a number of options for testing as well as considering road safety, environmental impact, insurance premiums and the potential impact on the local automotive industry. In considering the way forward for vehicle testing, I will factor in the responses…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: MOT Waiting Times: Temporary Exemption Certificates Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: MOT Waiting Times: Temporary Exemption Certificates
In each of the past three years, the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) has conducted over 1·1 million vehicle tests, which are the highest numbers ever recorded. In June last year, my predecessor, Minister O'Dowd, introduced temporary exemption certificates for five- and seven-year-old cars within specified date ranges.…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: MOT Waiting Times: Temporary Exemption Certificates Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: MOT Waiting Times: Temporary Exemption Certificates
Yes. I hope to see that happen in the fairly near future. I will keep members of the Committee for Infrastructure updated. As I have said, road safety is a huge priority for me, because we are witnessing the highest number of deaths on our roads, many of whom, sadly, now are pedestrians. It is therefore incumbent on…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Schools: 20 mph Zones Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Schools: 20 mph Zones
I thank the Member for raising the issue. It is something that I lobbied for strongly prior to my becoming Minister. It is a piece of work that, like my predecessor, I am very keen to see rolled out where possible. I met officials at the end of last week to look at the review and to discuss where we go next. I have a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Schools: 20 mph Zones Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Schools: 20 mph Zones
Absolutely. It goes without saying that we should not be seeing raw sewage on any of our public footways or in areas that the public use. The Member has reiterated why there is a real need to progress the scheme more quickly. The reality is that the funding is not there, but that does not mean that we stand still. We…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Infrastructure: Strand Road and Waterside Pumping Stations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Infrastructure: Strand Road and Waterside Pumping Stations
I do not know the specifics of the scheme. As I said earlier, a key priority for me is to ensure the delivery of waste water infrastructure. I continue to work with NI Water to progress that work, which is essential. I recognise the significant financial constraints, but we must keep going with what we have in order…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Waste Water Infrastructure: Strand Road and Waterside Pumping Stations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Waste Water Infrastructure: Strand Road and Waterside Pumping Stations
Absolutely. As I have said to other Members through the course of today's Question Time, the Department is committed to ensuring that we engage with the community at every opportunity. It is important that they have their input. We are committed to ensuring that we give people the choice to walk, wheel or cycle for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Belfast Cycling Network Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Belfast Cycling Network
I thank the Member for the question. Lagmore Avenue Belfast cycling network scheme is programmed to start on site on 10 March. West Belfast greenway phase 1A is also programmed to start this financial year but is dependent on the land agreement that is currently being finalised. Scheme designs are complete for Island…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Belfast Cycling Network Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Belfast Cycling Network
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