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The Ulster Unionist Party today publishes its Environmental policy document ‘The Climate Emergency – A Fair Contribution’ declaringa Climate Emergency and promising that Northern Ireland will make a Fair Contribution to the UK’s Net Zero target under its leadership. Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said: “Northern Ireland is the only part of the United […]
The Ulster Unionist Party Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA has written to Claire Bailey MLA and DAERA Minister Edwin Poots to suggest that they merge her Private Members Climate Change Bill and the DAERA Bill to create a combined ‘best of both worlds’ Bill. Doug Beattie said: “It is unacceptable that Northern Ireland is the […]
Farm businesses are already taking practical steps to help reduce emissions and tackle climate change, Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said. The Minister was speaking at the Agriculture and Climate Change: A Countryside COP event’ at CAFRE’s Greenmount campus, jointly organised by DAERA and the Ulster Farmers’ Union in advance of COP26. […]
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots MLA, on behalf of the NI Executive, has launched the draft Green Growth Strategy for Northern Ireland. The over-arching multi-decade Strategy, which is led by his Department, will set out the long-term vision and a solid framework for tackling the climate crisis by balancing climate action […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has said a new agreement between his department and the National Trust will benefit the environment, recreation, tourism and public health. During a visit to the charity’s Mount Stewart site, the Minister welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the heads of the Trust and DAERA’s Forest Service. […]
Slieve Gullion Forest Park in County Armagh has won a prestigious award in recognition of how the forest benefits those who walk its trails and use the excellent facilities. The Royal Forestry Society’s ‘Community Woodlands Award’ highlights how Slieve Gullion Forest Park has developed into a hub for visitor experiences, recreation, well-being, volunteering, learning and […]
Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Playgroup in County Down to see for himself the benefits of his Department’s Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme (RMCGS). Annahilt Playgroup, a voluntary organisation managed by a group of parents, received a £1,399.08 grant through the 2020 scheme towards total project costs of £1,727.26. Through this […]
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, crazy costumes, dastardly decorations, trick-or-treating and fun-filled parties with friends and family! It’s also a time when we generate a lot of extra waste! As a result, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is encouraging all of its residents to recycle all their excess food and waste […]
We are in an energy crisis. Winter is around the corner and cold kills. For thousands of local families, single parents and lone pensioners, the immediate dilemma is whether to Heat or Eat. On top of the 25% of homes currently in fuel poverty thousands more are destined to become a further grim statistic. Many […]
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 […]
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