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Given that we have scope left within the extension of the Glider route, I am happy to speak to officials about that to see whether it is possible. I am not aware of it at this time, but I am happy to take that forward, and, potentially, in the next phase, we can look at that.
Thank you, Minister, for your answer. In taking forward plans for the north-south Glider route, is consideration being given to incorporating the Belvoir estate as an offshoot of that?
I definitely have that one. The timetabling of services is primarily an operational matter for Translink. The public service agreement allows Translink to amend services, but it must do so in a cost-effective manner consistent with the required level of quality and performance and minimise costs. My Department has…
I do not have question 4 here. Sorry, just bear with me for two seconds. During this financial year, NI Water has been — sorry, I have not been provided with question 4. Apologies: it has been missed off my list. Can I come back to the Member? I am really sorry about that.
Minister, what engagement have you had with the First Minister and deputy First Minister in the past year on the delivery of an infrastructure commission?
At the conclusion of the review, officials will provide me with a final report of their findings and recommendations. At that stage, we will know better the next steps and share them with Members.
I am not aware of specific barriers, but we are developing broader transport plans that will feed into that issue. I am happy to look at that in more detail for the Member to understand where the challenges are. It is my understanding that the 10B permit is being reviewed, but I can look at section 19 permits in more…
Thank you, Minister. Introducing section 19 and 22 permits would allow community transport to address the lack of transport in rural areas and increase the amount of accessible transport in rural areas. What is the barrier to bringing forward legislation that is used in the rest of the UK?
There are no plans to replace the section10B permit for community transport operators with section 19 and section 22 permits, which are used in Britain. However, my officials are reviewing the operation of the section 10B permit scheme as part of the overall review of community transport.
I thank the Member for his question. The bilingual signage will include wayfinding signage for passenger movements; passenger information, including all safety, welcome and customer service signage; and platform IDs. The signage will be installed later this year.
OK. The Irish language is for everyone and reflects the culture across this island. The transport hub is not just for the people of Belfast; it is for all people across our island. There is nothing to fear. The important point is that the Irish language is protected in law, and Belfast is one of the most thriving…
The Minister comes from a party that once described every word spoken in Irish as another bullet in the freedom struggle. Why is she abusing her position to fire cultural bullets in a loyalist heartland in Belfast?
I am committed to the visibility and promotion of the Irish language across public services and in our society. Grand Central station is not just for the people of Belfast; it is a transport hub for people from across the island. It is important, therefore, that it is reflective of all citizens. I have therefore taken…
Water quality is an issue for the NIEA. I do not have the exact figures on enforcement in front of me, but I am happy to come back to the Member on that in writing to make sure that we have the most accurate figures.
Will the Minister update us on how many times her Department has used enforcement powers against NI Water over the past year to ensure that it complies with its legal obligations, including those relating to water quality?
As the Member will know, we have had discussions in the Chamber on that matter since I came into post. Again, my officials and I have been engaging with NI Water as frequently as we can to try to move it forward. There have been challenges, and it will continue to move at a much slower pace than we would like.…
The Minister will be aware of the impact on the greater waste water capacity issues that pausing certain aspects of the Living with Water programme has had and will have, including in my constituency at the Kinnegar waste water treatment works. Will the Minister outline any update on prioritising action on the general…
As I outlined, I continue to build on the three-pronged approach that is already in place. That includes working with Executive colleagues to increase investment in waste water; exploring the options for developer contributions with the consultation that launched last Friday; and introducing a water, flooding and…
I appreciate the issues that the Member has raised about rural communities. It is important. I engage with NI Water frequently on all the issues. The approach that I outlined and that I am taking on the whole is to look specifically at unlocking capacity where we can at the earliest possible stage. Bearing that in…
Thank you, Minister. For areas such as Armoy, where planning applications are in place and there is space for development, it is just a really difficult situation. Rural communities are suffering as a result of the lack of waste water infrastructure. What engagement are you having with NI Water, specifically on rural…