He said the statement raised more questions than answers and called for urgent clarity.
“The exclusion of Glengormley from the extension of the Belfast Rapid Transport scheme is hugely disappointing, but unfortunately unsurprising, as this was the approach adopted by the previous Sinn Fein Minister.
The Infrastructure Minister comes to the Assembly to make a statement on the new North Belfast Glider route, but doesn't know where the route will finish. @PhillipBrett21 pic.twitter.com/nGgOmIbPAr
— DUP (@duponline) February 25, 2025
What is surprising however, was the Minister’s inability to inform Members of where the proposed termination point will be in North Belfast. This is basic and vital information, which Members need to know, and information that the Minister should know.
It is bizarre that a 9-page statement wouldn’t include this basic information and is beyond belief that this doesn’t seem to be a question that the Minister had asked during any briefing she received in advance of standing before MLAs.
The DUP secured the funding for the BRT extension through our delivery of the Belfast City Deal. I will continue to stand with the residents of Glengormley who have been excluded from this vital public transport scheme by Sinn Fein and the DUP will continue to press for the most basic answers to be provided by the Minister.”