Debate contribution: Northern Ireland Water: Lough Neagh

Debate contribution by Mrs Deborah Erskine on 18 May 2026.

MLA: Mrs Deborah Erskine
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 18 May 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Northern Ireland Water: Lough Neagh
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5548359

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Yes. I am coming to that. Even more concerning is the fact that around 50% of those storm overflows are expected to remain unclassified. Minister, that is just not acceptable. It is a scandal that is happening under our noses. When will you and your Department stop disproportionately placing blame on farmers and skewing blame towards that one sector, and put your efforts into challenging the Infrastructure Minister to take responsibility and get proper data?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 3556/22-27.

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