Debate contribution: Roads: Damage to Vehicles

Debate contribution by Ms Diane Forsythe on 11 May 2026.

MLA: Ms Diane Forsythe
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 11 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Roads: Damage to Vehicles
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5523910

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I thank the Minister for her answer. Given the recurrent cost of around £1 million a year in reimbursement for damage to vehicles, we find ourselves in a really unsatisfactory position. In my constituency office, I find that there has been an increased volume of work. It is not just about the amounts being repaid to members of the public but the staff time required to deal with those complaints. The actual damage is getting worse. People have had issues with multiple wheels, their suspension and wheel realignment. There are towing and recovery costs, and some things have been refused. There is a lot of going backwards and forwards. The true cost of dealing with —

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3528/22-27.

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