Motion

NI Water Funding and Governance

Motion TitleNI Water Funding and Governance

Motion TextThat this Assembly regrets the state of our wastewater network; and calls on the Executive to commence an independent review of NI Water's funding and governance by September 2026.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Motion TypeOpposition business

Date Tabled to Business Office08/04/2025

Date Selected By Committee08/04/2025

Date of Plenary Debate29/04/2025

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Tabled By

Member Name	Tabled As
Mr Matthew O'Toole	MLA - South Belfast

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The Motion, As Amended, Was Carried by Oral Vote

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Number	Tabled Date	Amendment Text
1	09/04/2025	After ‘network;’ insert: ‘notes that chronic underinvestment in our wastewater infrastructure is a major driver of waterway pollution and biodiversity loss, as well as blocking housebuilding and stifling economic growth; is concerned that NI Water’s current funding model imposes strict caps on what it can borrow and inhibits long-term capital planning;’
2	11/04/2025	Leave out all after ‘network;’ and insert: ‘opposes the introduction of water charges on already hard-pressed workers and families; acknowledges the need to ensure that NI Water is responsible in its management of public funds; welcomes the Minister for Infrastructure’s decision to appoint a forensic auditor to investigate how NI Water is managing its budget in light of its projected overspend; and calls on the Minister for Infrastructure to publish the findings of the audit when it concludes.’

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