Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail when financial payments will be provided to fishermen on Lough Neagh whose livelihoods have been affected by the impact of the continued occurrence of blue-green algae. [Priority Written] Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I have engaged … Continue reading AQW 32926/22-27 – Lough Neagh fishermen blue-green algae
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said the discovery of toxins in the flesh of some fish at Lough Neagh underlines the need for action. Mr McGlone said every party at Stormont must back plans to save the lough. Mid Ulster MLA Mr McGlone said, “We are getting to the stage where it seems … Continue reading McGlone: Toxins in Lough Neagh fish underlines need to act
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the actions that have been taken in Lough Neagh and the surrounding watercourses to prevent blue-green algae. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan was approved by the NI Executive and … Continue reading AQW 22141/22-27 – Preventing blue-green algae in Lough Neagh
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the outcomes of the Drinking Water Inspectorate’s audits of (i) the controls in place to manage the blue-green algae risk in October 2023; and (ii) the Moyola Wastewater Treatment Works in January 2024. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and … Continue reading AQW 18567/22-27 – Managing the blue-green algae risk
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the level of financial commitment (i) the Executive; and (ii) his Department has given over the next three years to the implementation of the proposals contained in the Lough Neagh Action Plan. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural … Continue reading AQW 14229/22-27 – Implementation of Lough Neagh Action Plan
SDLP Opposition AERA Spokesperson Patsy McGlone has called for urgent action in response to recent findings from Queen's University Belfast on Lough Neagh. The research revealed significant ecological and public health risks posed by blue-green algal blooms in the lough. Mr McGlone expressed deep concern over the findings and emphasised the need for immediate and … Continue reading McGlone calls for immediate response following Lough Neagh research
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, following the Speaker's Ruling on Assembly Questions on 12 March 2024, and pursuant to AQW 9137/22-27, what steps NI Water is taking to prevent the occurrence of blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Minister for Infrastructure: This issue is an operational matter for NI … Continue reading AQW 12788/22-27 – Blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps the NI Environment Agency is taking to prevent the occurence of blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: I have no doubt that the member is aware that there are no quick … Continue reading AQW 5461/22-27 – Blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh
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