Schools: 20 mph Speed Limit

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Infrastructure – in the Northern Ireland Assembly at 2:45 pm on 26 April 2021.

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Photo of Nichola Mallon Nichola Mallon Social Democratic and Labour Party 2:45, 26 April 2021

I thank the Member for her question. We had to limit the number of schools in the financial year just past, owing to the practicalities of delivery. I was keen, when we set out my ambition around the scheme, that we were able to deliver on it. That is why we thought carefully about the 100 schools. I am committed to continuing the roll-out. We have a departmental assessment framework that I have shared with a number of Members who have corresponded with me on the matter. The fact that we now have the limit present at 103 schools means that there will be many more schools that will be considered for it, including schools in the Member's constituency. I am happy to keep her updated. I have no doubt that she will continue to write to me on the matter as well.