Debate contribution: Football Pitches: Polymeric Infill Materials

Debate contribution by Mr Doug Beattie MC on 10 February 2025.

MLA: Mr Doug Beattie MC
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 10 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Football Pitches: Polymeric Infill Materials
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4790437

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Thank you, Minister, for your answer. I understand that this is not just about your Department. I know that you will agree with me that we should not follow EU regulations on this matter but should get rid of microplastics. With eight out of 12 top-flight team pitches going plastic, this is becoming a real issue. I ask the Minister to look at it in the long term, as we must. Will he, working with other Departments, set up a fund to support clubs and other institutions once the regulation comes in?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1499/22-27.

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