Motion

Motion TitleLegislation to Ban the Burning of Certain Types of Coal

Motion TextThat this Assembly notes that on the basis of a flawed all-Ireland air quality report, the Minister for the Environment proposes to introduce legislation to ban the burning of certain types of coal in Northern Ireland in order to match similar legislation in the Republic of Ireland; expresses its concern that tens of thousands of households who rely on this cheap coal will be affected by the proposal through increasing levels of fuel poverty, especially in rural areas; believes that this measure would reduce competition in the market for domestic fuel to the detriment of consumers; and calls on the Minister of the Environment to reconsider his position on this issue.

Motion CategoryPrivate Members' Motion

Date Tabled to Business Office24/11/2014

Date Selected By Committee06/01/2015

Date of Plenary Debate20/01/2015