Debate contribution: Net Zero Targets: Critical Infrastructure

Debate contribution by Mr David Brooks on 15 June 2026.

MLA: Mr David Brooks
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 15 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Net Zero Targets: Critical Infrastructure
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5613886

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— that will no doubt be the first of many court cases. Our net zero targets are hampering the A5 project, and they will hamper the York Street interchange scheme. Experts say that they will affect pretty much every major road project that is proposed for this place. Is he willing to continue to risk lives and economic benefits, or will we see some common sense prevail on the issue?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2444/22-27.

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