Press Releases

Here you will find links to the Press Releases issued by the Regional Development Committee arranged with the most recent at the top of the list.

Date Title Action

04/11/2013

Committee Sets Record Straight on its Transport Structure Proposals

The Chairman of the Committee for Regional Development, Mr Jimmy Spratt MLA, has today set the record straight following the publication and debate on the Committee report on its Inquiry into Comprehensive Transport Delivery Structures.

Reference: CRD 02/13/14

Read Committee Sets Record Straight on its Transport Structure Proposals

25/11/2013

Committee Welcomes Christmas Town Centre Parking Tariff

The Chairman of the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Regional Development, Mr Jimmy Spratt MLA, has welcomed the announcement of a new parking tariff for town centres in the lead up to Christmas.

Reference: CRD 03/13/14

Read Committee Welcomes Christmas Town Centre Parking Tariff

23/01/2014

Committee Welcomes Consultation on Proposed Lagan Footbridge

The Assembly Committee for Regional Development has today welcomed the launch of a consultation on the new proposed Lagan Footbridge.

Reference: CRD 04/13/14

Read Committee Welcomes Consultation on Proposed Lagan Footbridge

26/03/2014

Committee Welcomes Decrease in Water charges

The Committee for Regional Development has today welcomed a decision by NI Water to reduce water and sewerage charges for non-domestic customers.

Reference: CRD 05/13/14

Read Committee Welcomes Decrease in Water charges

31/03/2014

Committee welcomes appointment of new CEO for Northern Ireland Water

The Committee for Regional Development has welcomed the appointment of Sara Venning as Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Water.

Reference: CRD 06/13/14

Read Committee welcomes appointment of new CEO for Northern Ireland Water

06/05/2014

Committee gets on its bike with cycling inquiry

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for Regional Development today announced plans for evidence gathering sessions in relation to its Inquiry into the Benefits of Cycling to the Economy.

Reference: CRD 07/13/14

Read Committee gets on its bike with cycling inquiry

06/05/2014

Committee Welcomes Appointment of New Chief Executive for Translink

The Committee for Regional Development has today welcomed the appointment of David Strahan as Chief Executive of Translink.

Reference: CRD 08/13/14

Read Committee Welcomes Appointment of New Chief Executive for Translink

02/07/2014

Committee Expresses Opposition to Enforcement Cameras

The Committee for Regional Development has today voiced its strong opposition to departmental plans to introduce enforcement cameras in bus lanes in Belfast.

Read Committee Expresses Opposition to Enforcement Cameras

10/09/2014

Committee welcomes movement on roads issue

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Regional Development today welcomed the commitment given by Transport NI to introducing weight restrictions in Hillsborough village.

Reference: CRD 01/14/15

Read Committee welcomes movement on roads issue

05/11/2014

Committee Rails Minister and Translink and calls for an Immediate Inquiry

Reference: CRD 02/14/15

Read Committee Rails Minister and Translink and calls for an Immediate Inquiry