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Challenge Fund grant competition is primarily CAPITAL funding for projects to deliver the key theme of Nature Recovery including Nature Recovery Networks, Species Recovery Networks and 30x30 Projects. It will fund up to 80% of the project.

Joe Breen was a gentleman and this is a lovely gesture. New £1 million DAERA survey vessel renamed in honour of unwavering champion for nature

Trust her with my life…. Just not my lunch …. Caught “red pawed”

Good coverage on PFAS (forever chemicals) in the Guardian this week. NI is likely to subject to the more stringent REACH regulations on PFAS rather than less stringent rules that GB will likely adopt. Lack of alignment will create issues for NI businesses.

RT @deptinfra: Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd, has launched a public consultation on an integrated drainage and wastewater management…

@LawforChangeUK’s support was instrumental in getting the No Gas Caverns Case to court - amazing organisation. @SIslandmageenrg

Good summary of some of the Brexit Storms brewing from @jude_webber with a mention of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and UK-CBAM. Other likely storms are divergent rules on PFAS.

@rirvine91 It’s lovely to see them so pleased with themselves when they can do it!

@nisportslaw That’s the best (and cutest) Christmas present. Congratulations.

The DoJNI has published its call for evidence on access to justice in environmental cases. It seeks views on costs protection orders, time limits for Judicial Review and possible expansion of costs protection orders to civil nuisance claims.

I’ll be glad when these wee blighters leave …. “The Shelves” played the main stage at “Coachelfa” in our living room last night.

91st Birthday Celebrations with Aunty Bernie. She looks so good she was at pains to stress to the staff that she wanted the “pensioner’s meal” …. Surprised she wasn’t asked for ID!

@Leesadee_Imagee @Conor__Fegan I prefer “tenacious”

The Supreme Court has refused DAERA’s application to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision in @foe_ni and No Gas Caverns. The judgment is hugely important in both environmental and constitutional terms. More details about the case below:

RT @foe_ni: 🎄Glad tidings we bring to you and your environment. The Supreme Court rejects @daera_ni Minister's appeal of the Gas Caverns j…

@JohnMagowan10 @Conor__Fegan All avenues of defence are being investigated….

@Conor__Fegan Challenge will be academic. Several trees have already vanished without trace. However, she seems willing to accept a tree replacement order … although I fear they may have the same fate.