Debate contribution: Climate Commissioner: Appointment Update

Debate contribution by Mr Peter McReynolds on 16 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Peter McReynolds
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 16 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Climate Commissioner: Appointment Update
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5391262

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I thank the First Minister for her response. Extreme heat, as a direct consequence of climate change, is predicted to result in 100 deaths a year in Northern Ireland. Flooding and heavy rainfall can have devastating consequences for farmers, families, businesses and coastal communities. With Northern Ireland producing more CO2 per year per person than China, does the First Minister share the view of the deputy First Minister who recently told the Executive Office Committee that a local climate change commissioner would not add any value?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3095/22-27.

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