Debate contribution: Knockmore Line

Debate contribution by Mr Robbie Butler on 2 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Robbie Butler
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 2 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Knockmore Line
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5356521

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I thank the deputy First Minister for her answer. I am not sure whether that was a yes, you have done some work with the Infrastructure Minister on that. It would be a capital project. Deputy First Minister, if you travel to the US for St Patrick's Day, will you give a commitment to engage the US president on pre-clearance for Belfast International Airport? I see that as a real boon to Northern Ireland's prosperity and a means of opening up valuable transatlantic routes for travellers.

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1982/22-27.

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