Debate contribution: Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Debate contribution by Ms Diana Armstrong on .
- MLA
- Ms Diana Armstrong
- Party at the time
- Ulster Unionist Party
- Date
- 6 October 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Private Members' Business
- Heading
- Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5776652
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That was quite a show. I support the motion with a heavy heart but also with a deep sense of frustration on behalf of Northern Ireland's farming community. The events in Fivemiletown, and the Department's response to them, have exposed more than a single operational failure. Rather, they have exposed a failure of leadership, oversight and accountability at the very top of the Department. I am only sorry that the Minister is not here to listen to my concerns.
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