Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Water: Concerns

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 22 September 2026.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 22 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Northern Ireland Water: Concerns
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5739776

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I thank the Minister for that answer. The Minister will be aware that there are significant issues with virtually every arm's-length body that we have in Northern Ireland, and it just seems unusual that Northern Ireland Water, in particular, has been brought to the fore with this investigation. Bearing in mind the scandals that we have had in the past — until the audit has been completed, I am not for one moment suggesting that there might be a scandal to be found in Northern Ireland Water — can the Minister give any confidence to the people of Northern Ireland that we are not looking at another significant issue here?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2617/22-27.

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