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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These are officials whom I have respect for. They are part of the Northern Ireland Civil Service —
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
I will seek support from others on the proposal. I will say to you, Colin, that the officials who work in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency —.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
People outside Northern Ireland look to this place with despair when they see people who turn around and hold these institutions to ransom over issues. We are focused on delivering for the citizens of Northern Ireland and working in a power-sharing Executive. It is difficult. Believe me, working in a power-sharing…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to address the Assembly on the outcome of the independent review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland and to set out my proposed way forward. I have always firmly believed in an independent environmental protection agency (EPA) for Northern Ireland. For too…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
Last Thursday, I was disappointed to learn of the vote taken by the Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU). I am proud of our farm families and the role that they play, and I am proud of the international reputation that we rightly enjoy for the quality of the food produced here, and I am pleased to champion that on many fronts.…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: UFU: DAERA Vote of No Confidence Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: UFU: DAERA Vote of No Confidence
The draft Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 That the draft Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 be approved.
Assessment details for Motion or amendment: The draft Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 Official Assembly record for Motion or amendment: The draft Farm Sustainability Payment Scheme (Eligibility etc) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
A report from a member of the public of an Asian hornet in the Dundonald area of Belfast led to the location of a nest by Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) officials. The nest was treated and successfully removed on Saturday 18 October. The nest has been delivered to the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Asian Hornets Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Asian Hornets
Money for the just transition fund for agriculture is something that I bid for from the UK Government last year. We were not successful, so I engaged with the Finance Minister, and we got £12 million this year. I want to see funding for a just transition increased, not just to tackle climate change but to tackle wider…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Multi-year Budget: Departmental Priorities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Multi-year Budget: Departmental Priorities
Thank you for your question, Michelle. We have to make tough decisions to ensure that we balance our departmental budgets. As Minister, I think that it is important that we do that. On the opportunities that lie ahead, we will have a three-year resource budget and a four-year capital budget. I have been engaging with…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Multi-year Budget: Departmental Priorities Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Multi-year Budget: Departmental Priorities
I will need to engage with my officials to determine the outcome of the consultation, which recently closed. I will do that, and I will then write to you setting out some envisaged timescales. We have to make sure that we are doing remediation correctly, because the site is very complex. We will be guided by experts.…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Remediation Strategy
I thank officials who organised that engagement and consultation with local people. I also thank the Member and other public representatives — other MLAs, the local MP, the mayor and council's chief executive — for engaging directly with me on the issue. We will consider the feedback that was received. I have given an…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Remediation Strategy Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Mobuoy Site: Remediation Strategy
I am happy to have a look at that, and I will respond to the Member in writing.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
It is important that everyone get a fair crack of the whip and that that be done through having a proper process in place. I am happy to look at that issue, but it is important that, when we are evaluating applications, we do so in a fair manner.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Digital Transformation Flexible Fund Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
Thank you, Eóin. The journey to net zero is the defining challenge of our generation. It is important to listen to the views of young people. The Department has reached out to young people in our local schools to ask them for their views. The feedback from children and young people has been excellent, with…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Action Plan Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Action Plan
As an Assembly and Executive, we committed to delivering a climate action plan in the climate change legislation and in the Programme for Government. Developing a climate action plan has been a significant amount of work, and I thank officials for that. The policies and proposals laid out in the draft plan are…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Action Plan Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Action Plan
I hope to get it over the line this week, but there is one thing, Phillip: Santa only comes to good boys and girls.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Late-night Public Transport Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Late-night Public Transport
Thank you, Mr Brett. I take my responsibilities as Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs very seriously. We have an environmental responsibility to move more people out of the private car and on to buses or trains. That is a good way to go. We also have an opportunity to encourage active travel —…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Late-night Public Transport Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Late-night Public Transport
Thank you, Nuala. I thank the all-party group on animal welfare, which is ably chaired by John, for its engagement on these issues. We want to do these things together and collaboratively with stakeholders. The Department's code of practice for the welfare of dogs recommends to the public that only positive…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Animal Welfare Pathway Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Animal Welfare Pathway
In May, I published my animal welfare pathway. It represents the most ambitious package of reforms for this area in over a decade, the majority of which will be taken forward through secondary legislation, which is a quick and effective way to improve protection for companion animals in Northern Ireland. The animal…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Animal Welfare Pathway Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Animal Welfare Pathway
We have a number of schemes through the tackling rural poverty and social isolation (TRPSI) framework, which is a rural micro-capital support scheme to support small businesses in rural areas. I can send the Member more details on that. It has been very popular.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Rural Entrepreneurship Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Rural Entrepreneurship
We have a role to play, not just as the Department with the lead responsibility for rural affairs but in working with the Department for the Economy. If there are specific issues that the Member wants me to progress, I am happy to do that. Innovation is a key part of our Department, and we have a division dedicated to…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Rural Entrepreneurship Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Rural Entrepreneurship
The impacts have been numerous, particularly in relation to the mental health of farmers and the concerns and anxieties that they have and on the sustainability of farming in Northern Ireland, with the potential land issues and how it could be broken up. I will continue to make representations to the UK Government…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farm Estates: Inheritance Tax Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farm Estates: Inheritance Tax
I have been consistent in my opposition to the family farm tax because of the disproportionate and detrimental impact that it would have on farmers in Northern Ireland. As a result, I have made representations to the UK Government on multiple occasions. I will, again, make representations to the UK Government this…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Farm Estates: Inheritance Tax Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Farm Estates: Inheritance Tax
The research vessel Jocelyn Bell Burnell will give AFBI a step change in how it observes and protects the marine environment. It will be able to gather high-quality data and samples across the marine environment whilst reducing disturbance to marine life and lowering emissions. It will strengthen AFBI and DAERA's…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: RV Jocelyn Bell Burnell Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: RV Jocelyn Bell Burnell
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