AQW 2934/22-27

Mr John Blair
Alliance Party
South Antrim

Tabled Date: 07/09/2022
Answered On Date: 20/09/2022
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, pursuant to AQW 797/22-27, (i) whether he anticipates the implementation of the Peatland Strategy will require cross-Departmental approval; and (ii) what impact the absence of a functioning Executive will have on the rollout of the associated Action Plan.

Answer:

The publication of the Northern Ireland Peatland Strategy will require Executive approval.

An Implementation Plan for the Strategy is in the early stages of development. Whilst it is anticipated that many of the actions in the draft plan could progress in the absence of the Executive, certain actions are likely to require cross Government agreement to implement.