Debate contribution: City of Derry Airport and North-west Rail Networks
Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on .
- MLA
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 16 June 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- City of Derry Airport and North-west Rail Networks
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5623936
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I have ongoing engagement with the Minister for Infrastructure on issues relating to the north-west. I am aware that DFI is considering the strategic vision of the all-island strategic rail review and that its focus is currently on prioritisation and appraisal, with no decisions yet having been taken on the progression of specific projects, including those affecting the north-west.
My Department will, of course, provide support to DFI as necessary to ensure that the economy in the north-west is underpinned by strong transport links. My Department's aviation policy consultation, which recently closed, set out a number of proposals to support our airports and air connectivity. The responses are being considered. My Department will, of course, continue to work closely with DFI, including on any proposals for airport expansion that are brought forward, given the importance of air connectivity to our local economy.
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