Debate contribution: Farmers: Environmental Obligations

Debate contribution by Mr Daniel McCrossan on 9 March 2026.

MLA: Mr Daniel McCrossan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 9 March 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Farmers: Environmental Obligations
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5453441

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Minister, whilst I appreciate your laying out the consultations and other plans that are in motion, farmers have waited long enough. The farmers whom I speak with daily want to comply and protect our waterways, but they cannot do so without proper storage infrastructure. Pardon the pun, Minister, but what concrete steps are you taking with the Infrastructure Minister and your other colleagues to ensure that the planning system supports environmental compliance rather than being a barrier to it?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2141/22-27.

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