Debate contribution: Lithium Ion Batteries
Debate contribution by Mr Andrew Muir on .
- MLA
- Mr Andrew Muir
- Party at the time
- Alliance Party
- Date
- 28 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Lithium Ion Batteries
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5762297
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Thank you, John. The NIEA works closely with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on waste-fire prevention, incident response and the identification of lessons learned following significant fire events. To strengthen further that partnership, the NIEA and the Fire and Rescue Service are currently reviewing their existing memorandum of understanding, which provides a framework for information sharing, cooperation and joint working on issues of mutual interest, including waste-fire risks. That will ensure that the memorandum of understanding continues to support effective collaborative working between both organisations. Engagement takes place at operational and strategic levels, and NIEA and Fire and Rescue Service officials maintain regular contact. The chief executives of both organisations met on Monday 21 September to discuss areas of shared concern, including waste fires, and potential opportunities for closer collaboration.
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