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
Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs what steps his department is taking to prevent the occurence of blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh. Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: There are no quick fixes to the occurrence and probable re-occurrence of blue green algal (BGA) … Continue reading AQW 5460/22-27 – Blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone has said that investment is needed to protect Lough Neagh. He was speaking as MLAs debated a Lough Neagh Rescue Plan in the Assembly on Tuesday. Mr McGlone said there was a significant amount of work ahead to put the lough on a sustainable footing. Mid Ulster MLA Mr … Continue reading McGlone: Government action must be matched by investment to safeguard Lough Neagh
Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA for Mid Ulster, Patsy McGlone, has said the crisis in Lough Neagh must be addressed as a high priority by any new Executive. The Mid Ulster MLA was speaking after a meeting with DAERA to discuss the department’s Steering Group response to the Blue Green Algae blooms. Mr McGlone … Continue reading McGlone: Lough Neagh must be High Priority for any new Executive
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.
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