All of Mr Andrew Muir’s imported questions, contributions and motions in this mandate, newest first, including those assessed as not flagged, uncertain or not yet analysed.
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Thank you, Matthew. On what basis do you make the assertion that I did not ask for that to be included in the Programme for Government?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency
The Member will recall that, at Question Time yesterday, I outlined that we had consulted on Mobuoy. The response to the consultation will be published this week, and I will engage with elected representatives for the area about the response to that and the way forward. It is important for you to accept that that is…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Environmental Protection Agency
I have outlined the situation with the funding that we have secured to assist us on the decarbonisation journey. I have stated how that links to the wider ambition to join together the UK ETS and the EU ETS, as well as how that links to CBAM. We have to consider those wider issues. It is strange that some people of a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
In making a winding-up speech on the debate, I will try to cover a couple of the points that have been raised. The Department has kept the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs updated on the maritime ETS. On 27 November 2024, the Committee was informed of the UK ETS scope expansion consultation in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Does the Member agree that there are examples in Northern Ireland of the decarbonisation of maritime transport, one of which is Artemis Technologies? We have to be conscious of the fact that decarbonisation can and should be done.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
I beg to move Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to bring the motion to the House. I do not propose to cover in detail the background and operation of the UK emissions trading scheme (ETS). However, I am happy to address any clarification questions that Members may have. Members and, in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026 Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Thank you. My first go-to is our statutory obligations on the environment. My Department has a statutory responsibility under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007, which set out measures to reduce the pollution of freshwater and coastal waters by domestic sewage and industrial waste…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Belfast Lough: Waste Water Treatment Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Belfast Lough: Waste Water Treatment
I share those concerns. I have been clear about the issue. I was also clear on 11 July last year. As Minister, I pleaded with people to not light the bonfire, stating that there were many ways to celebrate but not at that site. Dr Alan Stout said that people should not attend the bonfire and should not be near the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Meridi Street Bonfire Site: Remediation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Meridi Street Bonfire Site: Remediation
As the Member will be aware, that matter is subject to litigation. There is also an ongoing environmental crime investigation, so I am limited in what I can say. I reiterate that I am deeply concerned that, despite warning signage having been erected and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency urging people to stay…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Meridi Street Bonfire Site: Remediation Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Meridi Street Bonfire Site: Remediation
The request to visit the AFBI farm at Hillsborough has been received and is for AFBI to consider. I do not need to go with you, because I do not need to hold your hand.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations
My Department takes those types of allegations extremely seriously, and it promptly initiated inspections of the site when they were raised with us by an MLA and a GB News journalist in October. An animal-welfare inspection by my veterinary service and animal health group identified no major concerns. An inspection by…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute: Whistle-blower Allegations
The Assembly will be aware that negotiations have commenced between the UK Government and the EU with a view to establishing a link between the respective emissions trading schemes as soon as is feasible. That should provide the conditions for mutual exemptions from the EU and proposed UK carbon border adjustment…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Maritime Sector Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Maritime Sector
Thank you, Stewart. The emissions trading scheme (ETS) is one of the most effective emissions reduction policies in that it encourages decarbonisation whilst most cost-effective to do so. Operators can choose to decarbonise or to pay for carbon emissions. Since 2005, the ETS has seen a 55% reduction in trader-sector…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Maritime Sector Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Maritime Sector
I outlined actions around the planning improvement plan. I did not reference any consultations; I spoke about concrete actions that we are taking through the planning improvement plan. I am happy to meet the Opposition to discuss the wider environmental issues and take you through the environmental situation that we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farmers: Environmental Obligations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farmers: Environmental Obligations
That issue was discussed most recently at the AERA Committee last week, and that was constructive. As I have previously set out and will repeat today, there are two issues at hand. First, we have an environmental crisis in Northern Ireland. Our land is saturated by ammonia, and we have a water quality issue. We must…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farmers: Environmental Obligations Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farmers: Environmental Obligations
I have been very clear that I support the establishment of an independent environmental protection agency. I want to make sure that that is done. I commissioned an independent expert panel to look at the matter, and it came back with clear recommendations. I brought a paper to the Executive to seek agreement on the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Environmental Protection Agency
A ministerial direction is issued only in a circumstance in which a Minister instructs officials to take a course of action that would bring the principal accounting officer into conflict with the personal responsibilities that they carry, responsibilities that, I know, the Assembly expects them to uphold. As the…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Environmental Protection Agency Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Environmental Protection Agency
My Department will continue to pursue confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 against the defendants, with the intention of depriving them of the benefit generated from criminal conduct and asserting the "polluter pays principle". The legal process is under consideration, so I do not want to say…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy
The consultation responses will be published on the DAERA website. I am happy to engage with local elected representatives on further steps. Our engagement on the previous consultation was useful. It was constructive and allowed all voices to be heard. The public were able to engage on a complex and concerning…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy
We will publish the responses to the consultation. I have been engaging with officials, including today, on the revised strategy, taking into account the feedback that has been received. The revised strategy should be with me next month. I will then consider it, and that will determine any Budget bids. Once we have a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy
Safeguarding public health, ensuring safe drinking water and reducing the environmental impact of the Mobuoy site are of paramount importance to my Department and me. To that end, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency continues to implement a comprehensive environmental monitoring programme at the site and plan for…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy: Remediation Strategy
As far as I am concerned, nobody is above the law in regard to that. If you have footage of that, I ask you to share it with the Department so that it can be fully investigated.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Pollution: Belfast Lough Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Pollution: Belfast Lough
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