To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for an update on the development of a new Road Safety Strategy.

Work on the Road Safety Strategy had been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and the prioritisation of resources to the work on the Financial Assistance Schemes, however officials continue to work on it at pace.

In developing the new Road Safety Strategy, officials will engage with key stakeholders in advance of a formal consultation. The draft Road Safety Strategy will be issued as soon as possible but I can assure you that road safety is integral to the work of the Department and it continues each and every day with initiatives such as the 20 mph scheme at schools; the road safety grant scheme; the introduction of tougher penalties for mobile phone use while driving; and enforcement actions by the DVA, in collaboration with the PSNI. There are also regular meetings with the Chief Constable on road safety.