Debate contribution: Waste Water Regulation and Enforcement
Debate contribution by Mr John Stewart on .
- MLA
- Mr John Stewart
- Party at the time
- Ulster Unionist Party
- Date
- 3 March 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Ministerial Statements
- Heading
- Waste Water Regulation and Enforcement
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5434633
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I thank the Minister for his statement. I do not need to tell him that Belfast lough is in an absolutely disgraceful state, as he has mentioned it many times today. It is having an impact on our sea life , on those who sea-swim and on those who use the sea for other sporting activities, particularly in my East Antrim constituency. You have stated your intention to designate the Belfast lough shellfish water protected area as a sensitive area under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007. Will you give a clear time frame for doing that? What additional treatment standards will be required for the waste water discharges that are affecting the east Antrim coastline?
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