RaISe briefing paper – An overview of algal blooms in Lough Neagh This NI Assembly Research and Information Service briefing paper considers the causes, impacts and potential remediations for the 2023 Lough Neagh blue green algae bloom.
SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis
The SDLP has called for an urgent response to the worsening crisis at Lough Neagh. SDLP representatives met with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) on Tuesday to discuss the issues with the lough following a request by SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone. The presence of blue-green algae in the water has contributed to … Continue reading SDLP calls for urgent response to Lough Neagh crisis
AQW 3055/22-27 – Ammonia Strategy
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an update on the Ammonia Strategy for Northern Ireland. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: My Department has developed a comprehensive Ammonia Strategy which I am currently finalising for publication. The draft Ammonia Strategy will propose a … Continue reading AQW 3055/22-27 – Ammonia Strategy
AQW 8573/17-22 – Reducing the use of plastics
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what progress his Department has made on reducing the use of plastics. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: In the New Decade, New Approach deal, the Executive is tasked with bringing forward actions to address climate change including creating … Continue reading AQW 8573/17-22 – Reducing the use of plastics
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