Debate contribution: Planning Consultations: Backlogs

Debate contribution by Mr Daniel McCrossan on 16 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Daniel McCrossan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 16 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Planning Consultations: Backlogs
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5391540

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Minister, it seems that your Department is fond of consultations and talking, as opposed to taking meaningful action. In another written answer to me, you stated that, currently, 48 staff are working in the NIEA marine and fisheries unit, and that there are 23 vacancies. That means that nearly a third of those posts are lying empty. The only way in which to reduce the backlog and resolve the problems that the House raises with you in relation to NIEA is by filling those posts. What are you doing about that problem?

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