Minutes of Proceedings
Session: 2012/2013
Date: 20 March 2013
Venue: Room 21
10.35am The meeting commenced in open session.
1. Apologies
As above.
2. Chairperson’s Business
The Chairperson give an overview of the Committee’s study visit to Holland.
10.41am Mr Lynch joined the meeting
3. Draft Minutes
Agreed: The Committee agreed the minutes of the meeting of 27th February 2013.
4. Correspondence
Members noted the correspondence received.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Minister for Regional Development regarding Unadopted Roads.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the ETI Committee regarding the Financial Capability Strategy for Northern Ireland.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding EU proposal on alternative fuel infrastructure.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding unadopted roads and agreed to write to the Department asking what agreement has been made with NILGA to establish with local councils what roads are a problem and to ask for any records the Department has in relation to this issue.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding bus fire incident in Moneymore.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding taxis in bus lanes.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding audio visual information systems on new buses.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding queries in relation to the briefing on Accessible Transport Strategy.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from IMTAC regarding Accessible Transport Strategy.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Alan Lennon, regarding a briefing from the Minister for Regional Development and agreed to forward to the Department for response.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from OFMdFM regarding Activity Report for DRD.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Value Cabs regarding taxis in bus lanes.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Connal Hughes, public regarding taxis in bus lanes.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from NI Greenways regarding Belfast cycle lanes and agreed to forward to DRD for comment.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Sustrans regarding an update in relation to the organisation.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Bob Pue, public regarding Belfast Rapid Transit and agreed to seek further clarification from the Department.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from Translink regarding Scarva train station.
Agreed: The Committee noted correspondence from the Department of Regional Development regarding the contract for the provision of passenger transport services in Northern Ireland.
5. Translink Briefing: Passenger Charter Results
10.55am the following officials joined the meeting
Ciaran Rogan, Translink
Norman Maynes, Translink
Anne Breen, Department for Regional Development
The officials presented to the Committee in respect of the above. Following the presentation, Members put questions.
11.10am Mr McCrea joined the meeting
11.22am Mr Hussey left the meeting
11.23am Mr Easton rejoined the meeting
11.24am Mr McNarry left the meeting
11.29am The officials left the meeting
6. Translink Briefing: Passenger Charter Results
11.30am the following officials joined the meeting
Clive Bradberry, Translink
Brendan Harkin, Translink
The officials presented to the Committee in respect of the above. Following the presentation, Members put questions.
11.31am Mr Hussey left the meeting
11.34am Mr McNarry rejoined the meeting
11.46am Mr McAleer left the meeting
11.52am Mr McAleer rejoined the meeting
12.00pm Mr McAleer left the meeting
12.01pm Mr Hussey left the meeting
12.04pm The officials left the meeting
7. Department of Regional Development Briefing: Business Plan 2013/2014
12.05pm the following officials joined the meeting
Richard Pengelly, Permanent Secretary
Dr Andrew Murray, Chief Executive Roads Service
Barney McGahan, Regional Planning and Transportation Group
David Orr (CBE), Finance, Resources and Water Policy
The officials presented to the Committee in respect of the above. Following the presentation, Members put questions.
12.15pm Mr McCrea left the meeting
12.24pm Mr McCrea rejoined the meeting
12.27pm Mr Easton left the meeting
12.40pm Mr McNarry left the meeting
12.40pm The officials left the meeting
8. Inquiry into Comprehensive Transport Delivery Structures
The Chairperson advised Members that they have been provided with a list of those who submitted evidence to the Inquiry.
Agreed: The Committee agreed to invite the list of organisations to brief the Committee.
12.44pm The meeting was suspended
12.45pm The meeting recommenced in public session
9. Subordinate Legislation not subject to Assembly Procedure
Members noted:
- The Road Races (North West 200) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Mourne Rally) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Traffic Weight Restrictions (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Circuit of Ireland Easter Stages Rally) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Craigantlet Hill Climb) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Spelga Hill Climb) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Parking Places (Disabled Persons’ Vehicles) (Amendment No.3) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Cookstown 100) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Tour of the Sperrins Rally) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Road Races (Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
- The Waiting Restrictions (Londonderry) (Amendment No.2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
10. SL1: The Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Period) Regulations Order (Northern Ireland) 2013
Agreed: That the Committee for Regional Development is content with the merits of the policy proposal
11. Any Other Business
12. Date of the next meeting
The next meeting of the Committee will be Wednesday 10th April 2013 at 10.30am in Room 21.
12.48pm The meeting was adjourned
