Question Results

Monday 30 June 2025


 
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1 AQO 2243/22-27 Miss Michelle McIlveen
(DUP - Strangford)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide a timescale for the establishment of a dedicated co-design group with a remit to develop a suite of support measures for the sheep sector.

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2 AQO 2244/22-27 Dr Steve Aiken OBE
(UUP - South Antrim)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any discussions he has had with the Minister for the Economy in relation to the draft Climate Action Plan 2023-2027.

Question Withdrawn
3 AQO 2245/22-27 Miss Órlaithí Flynn
(SF - West Belfast)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress made on the Clean Air Strategy.

Awaiting Answer
4 AQO 2246/22-27 Ms Claire Sugden
(IND - East Londonderry)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether he will consider a pilot programme of farmer-led nutrient management approaches ahead of finalising the Nutrients Action Programme 2026–2029.

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5 AQO 2247/22-27 Mr John Stewart
(UUP - East Antrim)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any steps being taken to improve the profitability of farm produce in Northern Ireland.

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6 AQO 2248/22-27 Mrs Cathy Mason
(SF - South Down)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any discussions he has had with the British Government in relation to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund.

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7 AQO 2249/22-27 Ms Kellie Armstrong
(APNI - Strangford)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of the Independent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland - Interim Report.

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8 AQO 2250/22-27 Mrs Michelle Guy
(APNI - Lagan Valley)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for his assessment of whether proposals for the draft Climate Action Plan 2023-2027 are sufficient for reducing emissions in line with the first carbon budget.

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Answered
9 AQO 2251/22-27 Mr Declan Kearney
(SF - South Antrim)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to provide an assessment of the current ecological status of Lough Neagh.

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10 AQO 2252/22-27 Mr Maurice Bradley
(DUP - East Londonderry)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs how many people have applied for the Young Farmers' Payment in the last three years.

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11 AQO 2253/22-27 Mr Keith Buchanan
(DUP - Mid Ulster)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to outline any steps he is taking to deal with the current delay in the Northern Ireland Environment Agency responding to planning application consultations.

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12 AQO 2254/22-27 Mrs Sinéad Ennis
(SF - South Down)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on a review into the Rural Needs Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.

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13 AQO 2255/22-27 Mr Declan McAleer
(SF - West Tyrone)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs whether his Department has undertaken an assessment of the environmental impacts associated with poor animal health.

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14 AQO 2256/22-27 Mr David Honeyford
(APNI - Lagan Valley)
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on progress made on the Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan.

View Official Report for AQO 2256/22-27
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