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The impacts of climate change are indiscriminate and affect us globally. Therefore, I fully recognise the necessity and importance of working with my counterparts in the rest of the UK and Ireland to address the climate crisis and to achieve our shared net zero goals. At a UK level, I engage with my counterparts in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Climate Crisis Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Climate Crisis
I would need to check the law on that and the UK-wide position under the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020. I will write to the Member on the issue.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses
I thank the Minister for his answer. This is a consumer and ethical question, because many consumers would not be happy if they were consuming meat that was slaughtered through halal practices, yet, in Northern Ireland, there is no legal requirement to specifically label meat as halal or even kosher. Will the Minister…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses
There are five slaughterhouses in Northern Ireland producing meat that may be marketed as halal. All halal slaughter in Northern Ireland uses pre-slaughter stun.
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Halal Meat Slaughterhouses
That is a wider issue that would probably be led primarily by the Department for the Economy, but we are conscious of our commitments around it. I am proud to have Katrina Godfrey in the role of permanent secretary as a champion of those issues. It is something that I am keen to do. The College of Agriculture, Food…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
I want to turn back to science and research. What initiatives has DAERA taken to increase the number of women and girls pursuing a career in science and research?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
That is a really important question. We have quite a lot of good cross-border cooperation as part of the co-centres, which are absolutely key. One key area on which I want us to do a lot more cross-border cooperation is that of TB. That is a significant issue for farmers in Northern Ireland and for my Department, and…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
Minister, what steps are you taking to enhance cross-border collaboration on science and research, particularly in areas such as climate, animal health and sustainable farming?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
The Chief Scientific Adviser's office is working with senior science representatives from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), DAERA's environment, fisheries and marine group, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, Northern Ireland Water, Queen's University and Ulster University to help to oversee a…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
Thank you, Minister. How are science and evidence helping to inform actions to tackle the blue-green algae in Lough Neagh?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
I recognise the crucial importance of science and research in helping to achieve my Department’s strategic goals and objectives by ensuring that policy is evidence-based and delivers tangible actions. I personally believe in that. We need to get back to making decisions that are based on science and evidence and away…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Science and Research Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Science and Research
We have significant legislative provisions in place. If there are representations from district councils to ask us to reconsider those, I am happy to do so. The main thing is to send a message to the public that people should not do that. It is an individual responsibility. District councils and NIEA are having to go…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
Illegal dumping is a severe issue, particularly in my rural constituency around the Drumsurn area. Minister, are the fines for those found guilty of illegal dumping adequate, or would you like to see them increased?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
The primary focus of household recycling centres is households, and, obviously, it is for councils to take their own actions in how they manage their operations. We have to work collectively on the issue of fly-tipping, and, currently, nine of the 11 councils are signed up to the protocol. Armagh City, Banbridge and…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
Minister, it appears that fly-tipping is, regrettably, on the rise. You will be aware that many councils are changing their policies on who can access recycling facilities, including stopping some businesses from coming in. Are you concerned that the impact of that will be greater illegal dumping, particularly in…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
A range of new enforcement powers became available to councils on 2 January 2023 under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Amendment) Act 2011. Those powers relate to articles in the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, including article 4 concerning a prohibition on unauthorised or harmful deposit,…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
Will the Minister give us any information on what new legislative powers have become available to councils to assist enforcement against illegal dumping?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
That is a key issue, which is why I continue to seek a meeting with my ministerial counterpart in the South, who took up office in January. It is important that we engage on the issue. We need to take an all-Ireland approach to dealing with the issue of waste crime and fly-tipping. I am very keen to have that…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
What engagement has the Minister had with his counterparts in the South to strengthen cross-border cooperation in tackling illegal dumping?
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
I respect the autonomy of district councils. There are good opportunities to collaborate in those areas, which is why my officials engage with councils on those issues. We want to reach the ambition of the recycling targets that are set out in the climate change legislation. That requires us to work together, which we…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
— will be aware of the effect that that has on other areas. Are there any powers that the Department can bring to bear to push councils to provide appropriate local recycling services or to make it easier for councillors to collaborate in that area?
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
Minister, the question is borne out of the frustration of my constituents in Millmount, who routinely face fly-tipping in their area. Many of them, like me, point to the abject failure of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council to provide adequate recycling facilities to the significant population of Dundonald. You, as a…
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) provides support to councils through the operation of the fly-tipping protocol. Under the protocol, NIEA assists councils by dealing with incidents of illegal waste dumping above 20 cubic metres, which is about the size of a bin lorry, and incidents involving hazardous…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Illegal Waste Dumping
I will continue to answer the question. The impact on my Department is that a substantial number of staff are implementing the Windsor framework. It is important that we do that; we should be able to understand the implications of not upholding international agreements. I will write to the Member with a bit more…
Assessment details for Debate contribution: Animals: EU Imports Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Animals: EU Imports
That is because of the protocol, not Brexit.
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Assessment details for Debate contribution: Animals: EU Imports Official Assembly record for Debate contribution: Animals: EU Imports
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