Debate contribution: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Public Transport

Debate contribution by Miss Deirdre Hargey on 22 September 2026.

MLA: Miss Deirdre Hargey
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 22 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Public Transport
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5739708

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Thanks very much. As you say, Minister, it was a huge success. I know that communities in South Belfast were expecting congestion, but we did not see that, because people used public transport. It shows what can be done if capacity and resources are available to your Department. It was great to see that meeting take place yesterday to plan for next year. In light of that planning, what lessons have been learnt by the Department about the approach? What do you think of Belfast's ability to host major events such as the Fleadh Cheoil?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3967/22-27.

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