Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs | Alliance North Down MLA | Email casework andrew.muir
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I am always happy to help constituents in North Down! Please contact me via details below:
📍 33 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BU
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📞 028 9544 2944
Promoted by Andrew Muir MLA, Alliance HQ, 7 Farmley Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 7TY.
Thanks to the Sheep Industry Taskforce for taking the time to meet today, it was a good opportunity to scope out potential for support, with officials to engage further over the time ahead
Great energy this morning at our East Belfast Business Breakfast!
The room was filled with optimism and forward-thinking discussions on how positive, pragmatic politics can shape the future of Northern Ireland.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us.
We were delighted to welcome UK Foreign Secretary, the Rt Hon
@DavidLammy
MP, the British Ambassador to IRL,
@PJohnstonFCDO
and former President of Ireland Prof. Mary Robinson to
@tcddublin
to hear about our work and discuss the links between foreign policy and the climate (1/2)
Delighted for
@StephenFarryUU
and
@JodieCarson19
.
They are a huge loss to
@allianceparty
and to politics, but both will continue to serve the best interests of Northern Ireland and drive forward transformation in their new roles with
@UlsterUni
.
Best wishes to both.
Yesterday, I asked the
@daera_ni
Minister
@AndrewMuirNI
what his Department is doing to improve recycling rates. Good to hear plans to exceed 70% target-Alliance’s policy on waste has always seen recycling as an integral part of a circular economy and a way to lower our emissions
Really delighted with the new opportunity at
@UlsterUni
. Academics can be involved in party politics. But given the particular nature of this post along side my career to date, it is important for the integrity of my new role that I step back entirely from party politics.
Justice Bill passes second stage ✅
Alliance Justice Minister
@naomi_long
's Bill is designed to improve the experience of victims and witnesses using the justice system. ⚖️
The Environmental Improvement Plan is a key framework for protecting our environment and addressing degradation.
It is not the ceiling of my ambition but its approval by the Executive is an important step.
DAERA Minister
@AndrewMuirNI
discusses the significance of the Executive’s approval of the Environment Improvement Plan, which is the first-ever environment strategy in NI. 🍃
It was good to meet DAERA Minister Andrew Muir today to discuss air quality and biodiversity as part of a proposed Environment and Nature Restoration Private Members Bill by Mark H Durkan. We need legal AQ targets.
Great to also be joined by John and Michelle from the RSPB.
📢DAERA is seeking a Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson for the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside.
CNCC offers independent advice on countryside, nature conservation, & Areas of Special Scientific Interest.🌱🌲🎣
🔗See more:
Delighted to award £450,000 to help develop potential solutions to tackle blue-green algae blooms.
This is one part of my Action Plan for Lough Neagh. ✔️
There is significant work to do but I am firmly committed to enhancing water quality in NI.
The confirmation of the first BTV case in Wales from an imported animal is a stark reminder of the threat Bluetongue presents to Northern Ireland
I ask that farmers maintain vigilant for signs of the disease reporting any suspicions to DAERA immediately
DAERA has urged all farmers to exercise vigilance and to source animals responsibly following the first confirmation of Bluetongue Virus (BTV) in Wales. More info:
Great to have a full house at Hillsborough today 😄 💛🙌
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Great to support Hillsborough Farmers Market & our wonderful Lagan Valley 🙌💛😄
Really enjoyed trip to Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market today
Loads of engagement with stall traders and left with plenty of purchases!
Fab to catch up with
@SorchaEastwood
MP, Mayor Cllr
@kurtis_dickson
MLAs
@dhoneyford
and
@MichelleGuy4
plus Cllr Gretta Thompson