Motion or amendment: Saving Lough Neagh

Motion or amendment by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 2 September 2025.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 2 September 2025
Type: Motion or amendment
Business: Motion · Private Members' Motion
Heading: Saving Lough Neagh
Assembly identifier: Document 447767

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Saving Lough Neagh
That this Assembly expresses grave concern at the return of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh and other sites across Northern Ireland; acknowledges the severe environmental, economic and societal impacts, including the closure of eel fishing this year; expresses regret at the misguided support for a motion calling for a public consultation on the Nutrients Action Programme to be withdrawn; and calls on the Executive to support all necessary actions aimed at rescuing the UK and Ireland’s largest freshwater lake.

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