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AQW 28608/22-27
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Ms Diana Armstrong
(UUP - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will review the Lough Erne Operating Regime, to ensure its adequate to meet modern day needs and comply with the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 11/06/2025 |
Answered on 24/06/2025
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AQW 28204/22-27
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Mr Timothy Gaston
(TUV - North Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether climate change-related travel is being offset or accounted for in his Department’s carbon commitments.
[Priority Written]
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| 04/06/2025 |
Answered on 12/06/2025
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AQW 27485/22-27
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Ms Diana Armstrong
(UUP - Fermanagh and South Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail whether renewable power delivered through interconnectors count towards our renewable energy goals as set out in Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 20/05/2025 |
Answered on 30/05/2025
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AQW 27394/22-27
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Mr Gerry Carroll
(PBPA - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy how the granting of mining licenses meets her Department's climate targets, as set out in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 20/05/2025 |
Answered on 02/06/2025
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AQW 27319/22-27
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Mr Pádraig Delargy
(SF - Foyle)
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To ask the Minister of Education to detail: (i) what engagement his Department has had with their counterparts in the South around the introduction of climate change as a curricular subject; and (ii) if the Minister will consider introducing this in the North.
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| 19/05/2025 |
Answered on 27/05/2025
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AQW 26452/22-27
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Mr Gerry Carroll
(PBPA - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, in light of the high electricity and water demands of data centres and their impact on statutory emissions reduction targets under the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022, whether his Department will (i) consider classifying large scale data centre proposals as regionally significant developments under Section 26 of the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011; and (ii) introduce associated planning guidance to ensure cumulative environmental, energy, and climate impacts are properly assessed.
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| 01/05/2025 |
Answered on 12/05/2025
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AQW 26045/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) any actions his Department is taking to mitigate the impacts of climate change on water quality; and (ii) the data and monitoring being used to inform this work.
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| 11/04/2025 |
Answered on 25/04/2025
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AQW 25861/22-27
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Mr John Blair
(APNI - South Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of rising temperatures as a public health concern.
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| 09/04/2025 |
Answered on 28/04/2025
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AQW 25783/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) how his Department intends to support and promote the environmental benefits of grass-fed beef production as part of a Just Transition for the agri-food sector in meeting Climate Change Act 2022 targets; and (ii) how this approach will contribute to improving productivity, reducing emissions, and enhancing the north of Ireland's international reputation for sustainable food.
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| 08/04/2025 |
Answered on 24/04/2025
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AQW 25426/22-27
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Mr Patsy McGlone
(SDLP - Mid Ulster)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (i) for an update on any measures his Department is taking to support farmers in adapting to the challenges posed by climate change; and (ii) how his Department will ensure these measures align with (i) environmental sustainability; and (ii) economic viability in the agriculture sector.
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| 01/04/2025 |
Answered on 10/04/2025
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AQW 25073/22-27
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Mr Gerry Carroll
(PBPA - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he has undertaken an assessment of the impact of capitalism locally on achieving the targets in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 26/03/2025 |
Answered on 08/04/2025
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AQW 24953/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 8475/22-27, to detail any steps his Department has taken to ensure that the duty to have due regard under Section 29 of the Climate Change Act 2022, which requires Departments to consider the special economic and social role of agriculture, including the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane, is integrated into decision-making processes for policies and proposals, beyond economic and carbon reduction assessments, particularly in relation to (i) maintaining agricultural output while meeting climate targets; (ii) safeguarding the viability of farm businesses; and (iii) supporting the long-term sustainability of rural communities.
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| 25/03/2025 |
Answered on 08/04/2025
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AQW 24885/22-27
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Ms Cara Hunter
(SDLP - East Londonderry)
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To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on any new measures that are being taken to meet environmental sustainability targets and to combat Climate Change.
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| 24/03/2025 |
Answered on 25/04/2025
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AQW 24769/22-27
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Mr John Blair
(APNI - South Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for the Economy for her assessment of the Climate Change Committee’s report entitled Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget: Advice for the Northern Ireland Executive.
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| 21/03/2025 |
Answered on 01/04/2025
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AQO 1654/22-27
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Ms Sinéad McLaughlin
(SDLP - Foyle)
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To ask the Minister for Communities to outline what progress has been made to meet key activities in his Department's 2024-25 Climate Change Action Plan.
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| 20/02/2025 |
Answered on 03/03/2025
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AQO 1616/22-27
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Ms Paula Bradshaw
(APNI - South Belfast)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the implementation of the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 13/02/2025 |
Answered on 25/02/2025
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AQO 1492/22-27
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Mr Danny Donnelly
(APNI - East Antrim)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the potential impact of climate change on the local food system.
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| 23/01/2025 |
Answered on 05/02/2025
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AQO 1543/22-27
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Mr Colin Crawford
(UUP - North Antrim)
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To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for their assessment of current measures to adapt to climate change.
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| 06/02/2025 |
Answered on 17/02/2025
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AQW 21699/22-27
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Mr John Blair
(APNI - South Antrim)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail how his Department is addressing climate change mitigation requirements in the context of planning advice.
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| 31/01/2025 |
Answered on 17/02/2025
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AQW 21201/22-27
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Mr Gerry Carroll
(PBPA - West Belfast)
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To ask the Minister for Infrastructure for his assessment of whether his Department will be open to legal challenge if it does not spend 10 per cent of its transport budget on active travel in 2025-26, as specified in the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022.
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| 23/01/2025 |
Answered on 11/02/2025
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