The Latest Breaking News from Liz Kimmins

‘Forensic audit’ announced for Northern Ireland’s water body

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she was concerned around a number of issues which are ongoing in NI Water.

Evening Standard · Sep 4

Joint police and Stormont safety call after ‘catastrophic’ weekend of road deaths

Five people died in road crashes at the weekend, bringing toll for this year to 29, double that of this time last year.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Stormont Infrastructure Minister pressed on potholes

DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley claimed Liz Kimmins’ plan to tackle potholes is ‘not working’.

The Independent UK · Feb 3

NI house builders warn of ‘bleak’ future because of crumbling wastewater network

A representative body has warned that some companies are already planning to wind up operations because of an inability to secure water connections.

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2025

Muir ‘fast losing patience’ with Infrastructure Department over water pollution

The Agriculture Minister also warned that Belfast Lough ‘has the potential to become the next Lough Neagh’.

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2025

Christmas roadworks embargo in Belfast brought forward to keep traffic moving

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the move will keep traffic flowing as the city centre gets busier in the approach to the festive season.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Stormont Infrastructure Minister pressed over next steps after A5 setback

SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said Liz Kimmins ‘must urgently outline the next steps’.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

NI Water based decisions on a budget allocation it did not have – Liz Kimmins

The Stormont Infrastructure Minister denied a claim by Infrastructure Committee chairwoman Deborah Erskine of a ‘whitewash’.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Mother of crash victim backs safety calls as school bus legislation announced

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she intends to bring forward legislation which prohibits overtaking school buses at bus stops.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Almost 300 killed or badly hurt by speeding drivers in N Ireland in four years

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins described the figures as a ‘sad and stark reminder of the human cost of speeding’.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025