Minister Muir Sets Out Proposals for Future of Environmental Governance in NI

Set up independent agency to protect NI environment now, says Muir

Environment Minister Andrew Muir has said Northern Ireland should have its own environmental protection agency. Now is a pivotal time to act to protect Northern Ireland’s environment, the Stormont Assembly has been urged. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said the current environmental governance system is “not fit for purpose and failing everyone”. He described an “endless list” of examples of failed environmental …

DAERA Minister seeks agreement on independent watchdog for environmental protection

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has called for agreement to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Northern Ireland, following the publication of an expert panel report recommending stronger, more accountable environmental governance. Speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly, Minister Muir outlined plans for the creation of a non-departmental public body (NDPB) under the Department of Agriculture…

Muir proposes independent NI environmental agency

Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir has sought backing to establish an independent environmental protection agency in Northern Ireland. The move follows the publication of a report last month which recommended that an environmental regulator should be independent of government, and established as a non-departmental public body. Speaking before the Assembly today (Tuesday, November 4), Minister Muir set out his pro…

Minister Muir sets out proposals for future of Environmental Governance in NI

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is seeking agreement for the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland following publication of expert independent panel report.