Debate contribution: Pollution: Belfast Lough

Debate contribution by Mr Stephen Dunne on 9 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Stephen Dunne
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 9 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Pollution: Belfast Lough
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5453398

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I thank the Minister for his answer. Minister, you mentioned the innovative work by Ulster Wildlife and the NI Marine Task Force to restore the native oyster population in Belfast lough, which I have witnessed. I am sure that you have as well, Minister. How can that be expanded and built on? Can you set out any further support that your Department can provide, given the wide range of benefits that that can have in so many ways?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3252/22-27.

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