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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins is welcoming ESB replacing a number of EV charge points across the north. The Newry and Armagh MLA stated: “ESB ecars is in the process of replacing 35 electric vehicle chargers across the north. These changepoints were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade. “They are now […]
Slieve Gullion Sinn Féin councillor, Oonagh Magennis has echoed the feelings of her party colleague, Declan McAleer MLA in welcoming £300 million direct to farm payments this week but highlighted concerns for the future of farm support. Oonagh explained further: “The Single Farm Payment is essential for the survival of many farm businesses, accounting for […]
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Rosemary Barton MLA, has called for the authorities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic to crack down on the illegal trade of puppies which are transported from the Republic of Ireland for sale in Great Britain via Northern Ireland. Rosemary Barton MLA said: “Following the airing of […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is to create a Living Places and Spaces grant scheme, using her Blue Green Infrastructure fund. Grants between £1,000 and £10,000, will be available to voluntary and community groups, clubs and associations and schools from the Living Places and Spaces Fund of £500,000 to create sustainable, safe and green environments in […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has commended the recent UK Nature Positive 2030 Report. The report prepared by the UK’s five nature agencies, setting out how the UK can reverse declines in biodiversity so that species & ecosystems can recover and become Nature Positive by 2030. It is designed to inform preparations for the upcoming […]
Northern Ireland greenhouse gas projection statistics based on 2018 greenhouse gas inventory statistics have been published by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). This statistical report is updated annually and details the Northern Ireland greenhouse gas (GHG) projections. It projects emissions of GHGs in NI from 2019 to 2030 and considers the […]
MLA Justin McNulty has called for improved maintenance of electric charging points throughout Newry following reports that a number of them aren’t working at present. Mr McNulty said, “Every part of public policy is directed towards renewable energy and greener forms of transport. An ever-increasing number of local residents have made the move to electric […]
Northern Ireland Water Framework Directive Groundwater status update statistics for 2020 have been published today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Thursday 14th January 2021. This statistical report contains summary information on the status of groundwater for the three River Basin Districts in Northern Ireland based on data collected up to the […]
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has announced the launch of the Environmental Engagement Index for Northern Ireland. The Environmental Engagement Index is unique to Northern Ireland as we lead the way in exploring engagement and connection to nature by using this yearly survey. Research has shown that if people are engaged with […]
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published two guides to help people and businesses navigate the new procedures to follow when moving animals, plants, food and feed from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, after the UK leaves the EU on the 1 January 2021. The Guidance for Authorised Traders (during the three […]
The final results of the June 2020 Agricultural Census have been released today by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The statistics provide estimates of crop areas and numbers of livestock on active farm businesses on the survey date of 1 June 2020. The statistics are compiled from a survey of farm […]
Northern Ireland (NI) pet owners should urgently prepare for changes to pet travel from Great Britain (GB) at the end of the transition period, following an announcement yesterday by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Changes to the rules will take effect from 1 January 2021, however, Northern Ireland’s Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), […]
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