Debate contribution: Translink: Proposed Cuts

Debate contribution by Mr Gerry Carroll on 22 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Gerry Carroll
Party at the time: People Before Profit Alliance
Date: 22 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Translink: Proposed Cuts
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5739757

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Thank you, Minister. I welcome some of that, but I did not pick up you saying that you are opposed to the cuts. If you did, I apologise. Maybe you can clarify your position. There is concern about hospitality workers and low-paid workers getting home late at night. I am sure that you know that Translink's equality impact assessment (EQIA) said that the cuts would fall on section 75 groups the hardest. I am working alongside campaigners, trade unions and environmental campaigners. Will you be willing to meet us to hear our concerns about the proposed cuts?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2615/22-27.

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