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AQW 45060/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether any assessment has been made of (i) the Food and Agriculture Organization’s recent guidance on methane reducing feed additives, in particular the use of the methane inhibitor bovaer in livestock systems; and (ii) its safety, regulatory approval, and potential role in reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, including any implications for animal welfare, food safety, and consumer confidence.
| 29/04/2026 |
To be answered by 15/05/2026
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AQW 44829/22-27
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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 (i) any measurable outcomes or evidence demonstrating how the duty under Section 29 of the Climate Change Act (NI) 2022, which requires Departments to have due regard to the special economic and social role of agriculture, including the distinct characteristics of biogenic methane, has influenced final policy decisions within the Sustainable Agriculture Programme; (ii) whether any proposed measures were amended, delayed, or removed as a result of considering impacts on agricultural output, farm business viability, or the sustainability of rural communities in line with this duty; and (iii) any mechanisms in place to monitor and evaluate the ongoing impact of climate policies on the agriculture sector to ensure continued compliance with Section 29.
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| 27/04/2026 |
Answered on 13/05/2026
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AQW 44828/22-27
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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 41338/22-27, to detail (i) the expected timeframe for securing the necessary approvals and budget required to enable the Sustainable Farming Investment Scheme to open; (ii) whether any provisional opening date has been set; and (iii) any contingency plans that are in place should budget availability delay the scheme’s launch.
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| 27/04/2026 |
Answered on 13/05/2026
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AQW 44827/22-27
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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 17036/22-27, to detail (i) the rationale for not proceeding to a full Equality Impact Assessment in respect of the draft Ammonia Strategy; (ii) any criteria or thresholds applied under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 - A Guide for Public Authorities, 2010 to determine that revised screening was sufficient; and (iii) whether any consideration was given to undertaking an Equality Impact Assessment as a precautionary measure, given the acknowledged potential for differential impacts.
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| 27/04/2026 |
Answered on 13/05/2026
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AQW 44826/22-27
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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 17036/22-27, to detail (i) any data sources, evidence, and analytical methods used in the revised Equality and Disability Duties Screening Report to determine that the draft Ammonia Strategy does not have a differential impact on persons of different religious belief and political opinion; and (ii) how this conclusion aligns with earlier screening indications that spatially targeted measures may impact on these equality categories.
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| 27/04/2026 |
Answered on 13/05/2026
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AQW 44708/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) 2026–2029, including (i) any progress of the NAP Stakeholder Task and Finish Group considering measures such as the phased transition to Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment by 2030; (ii) when the planned public consultation on the updated NAP proposals will commence, including its expected duration; and (iii) the anticipated timeframe for finalising and implementing the NAP.
[Priority Written]
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| 24/04/2026 |
Answered on 29/04/2026
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AQW 44707/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on (i) the development of the Proposed Ammonia Strategy and the Revised Operational Protocol; (ii) the completion and findings of any rural impact assessments and equality impact assessments; and (iii) the expected timeline for the introduction and implementation of any associated policy changes.
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| 24/04/2026 |
Answered on 05/05/2026
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AQO 3467/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Education for an update on the future of the REACH Programme.
View Official Report for AQO 3467/22-27
| 16/04/2026 |
Answered on 27/04/2026
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AQW 43905/22-27
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Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
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To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, in relation to reports that two pigs found at Carrickatuke Viewpoint in County Armagh were euthanised by his Department's officials, to detail (i) when his Department first became aware of the animals; (ii) any reason they were not collected or removed sooner, given reports they had been present for several days following their euthanasia; (iii) any veterinary or welfare assessment that was undertaken to determine that euthanasia was necessary; (iv) whether any animal welfare organisations or rescue groups were contacted to assist with lifting, treatment or rehoming of the animals prior to euthanasia; (v) any protocols that are in place for dealing with abandoned livestock, including whether these will be reviewed following this incident.
[Priority Written]
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| 15/04/2026 |
Answered on 24/04/2026
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AQW 43780/22-27
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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) the quantified level of fertiliser reserves; and (ii) the (a) organisations; (b) industry representatives; and (c) supply chain partners, with whom his Department has engaged with, since the start of the war in Iran, to monitor reserves and anticipate future supply challenges.
[Priority Written]
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| 14/04/2026 |
Answered on 22/04/2026
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