TO THE MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(CONOR MURPHY)

Mr B McCrea: How does the Minister feel that his Department is performing with regard to sustainable development targets and actions? Furthermore, how does he feel that his Department is performing in comparison with other Departments?

Mr Murphy: I do not have information on comparisons with the other Departments. My Department has been working with the Department of the Environment to establish up-to-date information on transport emissions. As for reduction, we are investing heavily in public transport in line with the regional transportation strategy. Progress and the need for change will be assessed in the review of the regional transportation strategy, which is beginning.

Mr Burns: Has the Department appointed a sustainable development champion? How many times have the departmental champions met?

Mr Murphy: My answer to the first question is yes; my answer to the second is that I do not know, but I will provide the information that the Member requires.