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I am aware that the Department recently received a request for that school to be included in the third tranche programme for 2025-26. As I said, I am considering the draft programme and plan to finalise it in the coming weeks. The proposed programme will have a primary focus on schools on rural roads where a national…
I thank the Minister for her response. She said that a lot of it is still under consideration. Will she inform me whether Bunscoil Phobal Feirste, which is on the Shaw's Road and is located in a residential area, is likely to be included in the third tranche of 20 mph speed limits, please?
Road safety is a high priority for my Department, and I am committed to working proactively to make our roads safer and to address the needs of all road users. Since 2020-21, the Department has delivered two tranches of part-time 20 mph speed limits at 216 schools, which is an investment of £4 million. The Department…
I will speak to the motion as a member of the Infrastructure Committee, a member of the Policing Board and the chair of the all-party group on road safety. I thank the motion's sponsors and those who tabled the amendments. I start by acknowledging the family of Caitlin-Rose McMullan, who tragically lost her life…
We are debating an issue that strikes at the heart of our responsibilities, as citizens who use the roads and as MLAs: protecting the safety of our children is paramount. We cannot ignore the daily risks that young people face as they travel to and from school, especially in rural areas where the road infrastructure…
Go raibh maith agat, a LeasCheann Comhairle. First, I welcome the motion and send my deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones in incidents related to school buses and all those who have been affected in any way. Recent tragic events have refocused minds on this issue. Campaigns on the need for increased…
Thank you. Mr Deputy Speaker. First, I acknowledge the tragic death of Caitlin-Rose McMullan, Caitlin Hogg and the other schoolchildren who have been killed or injured owing to our poor road safety and infrastructure. I know that my words will never ease the families' grief, but I commend them for the courage that…
I beg to move Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Many of us will have a familiar school day routine and rush — alarms ringing, the battleground of breakfast and ushering children out the door, ensuring that they have everything they need for the day ahead, including lunchboxes, pencil cases, PE gear and a…
I thank the Minister for his statement and for securing special status for Northern Ireland in the celebration events to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Will he provide an update on those plans and on what budget has been allocated to them?
I thank the Minister for his investment in Enniskillen library, which is getting the lion's share of the £1 million that he allocated. That is proof that the Minister has not forgotten about County Fermanagh, and I thank him for that. He will remember his visit to Enniskillen library, which was in a really poor…
I thank the Minister for his important and far-reaching statement. I particularly welcome the additional allocation to Libraries NI. As the Minister is aware, I have been championing investment in Newtownards library for 20 years — I am that old — and I am delighted to see £200,000 being allocated to it. Could the…
Minister, thank you for stepping up and showing leadership to do things differently and to deliver the best use of public money and reduce fraud. I welcome, as is outlined in your statement, the approach to streamlining the Civil Service and driving forward with efficiencies when we need them most. Could the Minister…
I thank the Member for his hearty welcome for my statement and for his endorsement of that and of the job that I am doing. The Member mentioned the serious issue of housing. Clearly, if I had all the budget allocation that I wanted, we would be able to proceed with the homes; it would just mean that we would be…
I join others in welcoming the statement. There are plenty of positives that you have outlined, Minister, for your year ahead. I want to pick up on the housing issue, and I note that you said that we are: "left in a position where we are funding less than 50% of the Programme for Government's housing target". Can you…
I welcome the Minister's statement. To build on the success of Olympic medal winners, such as our own Rhys McClenaghan from my constituency, can the Minister update the House on his plan to grow success through legacy funding?
I thank the Minister for his statement and welcome the £750,000 for musical instruments through the Arts Council. Will the Minister advise what more can be done to streamline the application process?
I thank the Minister for his statement. He will not be surprised that I welcome the £1·6 million for Carrickfergus Castle. I thank him for the recognition of how important that asset is to Northern Ireland as a world-class visitor attraction. Will the Minister detail what the investment will entail and what difference…
The statement rightly puts housing supply at its forefront, but does the Minister share my concern about the impact that a broken immigration system is having on the supply of housing, particularly in my constituency of North Belfast, where private rental continues to soar and local families are left to languish on…
Minister, you outlined the importance of places to train and play, yet there is no mention in your statement of either Casement Park or the football fund. Can you give us an update?
I very much welcome the £5 million of funding for public realm works in the Walled City of Londonderry. That is welcome news that comes on the back of the announcement on Austins. Minister, just a few weeks ago, we commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic and the key played by Ebrington Square.…
I am immensely grateful to the Minister for the announcement on Bloomfield Community Association. I have lobbied for it everywhere for many years, and this DUP Minister, following our recent visit, has recognised the value of the work that Karen and her team do there. The redevelopment will make a significant…
Minister, this is a good day for many communities across Northern Ireland in many sectors, and I thank you for the statement. You talked about money being tight and having to be careful with money: what will be the potential cost if we do not have regard to the recent Supreme Court ruling?