Roads: Flood Damage

Oral Answers to Questions — Regional Development – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 3:15 pm on 1 February 2016.

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Photo of Caitriona Ruane Caitriona Ruane Sinn Féin 3:15, 1 February 2016

T5. Ms Ruane asked the Minister for Regional Development for an update on her Department’s plan to deal with roads damaged by flooding in South Down, given the severe weather conditions, the lack of investment and the deteriorating effect that that is having on our roads. (AQT 3415/11-16)

Photo of Michelle McIlveen Michelle McIlveen DUP

I thank the Member for her question. The severe weather has taken its toll on all our roads, not just those in South Down. We have a duty to keep all public roads in reasonable condition, and, despite budgetary constraints, the Department has been trying its hardest to keep roads open and in good condition. I ask the Member to contact me if there are particular roads in her constituency that she feels need to be attended to. I will certainly look into it and give her a response.

Photo of Caitriona Ruane Caitriona Ruane Sinn Féin

I thank the Minister for her response. I certainly will write and let you know the names of the roads. I told you of one earlier: the Tamnaharry Hill road in Hilltown. Can the Minister outline how much of the £1 million earmarked for flood-hit roads will be spent in the South Down constituency.

Photo of Michelle McIlveen Michelle McIlveen DUP

At this time, the priority has been in Fermanagh and in areas around the A1 and Portadown. I will get back to you about South Down.