Debate contribution: Rivers: Pollution

Debate contribution by Mr David Brooks on 20 October 2026.

MLA: Mr David Brooks
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 20 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Rivers: Pollution
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5798701

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I thank the Minister for his answer. I expect that the agricultural aspect is less of a problem in East Belfast. I think particularly of the Connswater river and others like it. What work has the Department done, perhaps alongside community organisations? In areas where there has been work on greenways, we often see shopping trolleys, car batteries and other items dumped into the river, and they can remain there for a long time. What is the Department doing alongside others to combat that problem?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2740/22-27.

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