To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail (i) how many requests his Department received for the removal of unauthorised flags or emblems attached to street lighting columns in (a) 2022; and (b) 2023; and (ii) how many of these requests were fulfilled.

The number of reports about flags attached to its street lighting columns received by my Department was 69 in 2022 and 107 in 2023.

With the exception of a few banners which presented danger to road users, my Department did not remove any flags from its street lighting columns during this time.

Finding a sustainable solution to the ongoing problem of illegally erected flags and emblems requires leadership and a united approach. I can assure you that I am committed to working with Executive colleagues and all stakeholders to deal with this issue comprehensively.