Question on Notice 413/2026: Metal theft and repair works [Please Note: This Answer replaces the Answer tabled on 22/05/2026 at the Minister's request].

Topic

Metal theft and repair works [Please Note: This Answer replaces the Answer tabled on 22/05/2026 at the Minister's request].

Question

Will the Minister advise, for the 2025 calendar year (with each reported separately by month) (a) the total number of reported incidents of copper (or other metal) theft or unauthorised removal that have occurred on transport infrastructure, (b) of the incidents in (a) (i) the number of streetlights that became faulty or inoperable as a result, (ii) the average timeline for repair and (iii) the total number yet to be repaired and (c) the total cost of repair works as a result of metal theft?

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