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Space technology plan to monitor noxious algae on Ireland's largest lake

Space technology plan to monitor noxious algae on Ireland's largest lake

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

A total of £800,000 has been awarded by the UK’s Space Agency to develop a remote sensor that predicts, detects and monitors blue-green algae.
Criminal probe launched over asbestos at south Belfast site

Criminal probe launched over asbestos at south Belfast site

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

The site hit the headlines last month when a loyalist July 11 bonfire was lit at the site which contains asbestos.
NI Environment Minister ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos

NI Environment Minister ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Hundreds of Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Friday.
75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

75 firefighters involved in quelling wildfire in Mournes but blazes continue

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Police have said they are using air support to survey the area for potential suspects and further wildfires.
More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.
People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

People starting Northern Ireland wildfires 'risk being charged with manslaughter'

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The environment minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.
Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Firefighters tackle almost 150 wildfires across three days in Northern Ireland

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

The most significant blaze took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.
More than €46m funding for seven rural regeneration projects

More than €46m funding for seven rural regeneration projects

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

The Peaceplus funding will help to create family support hubs, social enterprise, green infrastructure and social farming.
Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Cross-border marine and coastal management projects receive €24m in funding

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

The Peaceplus funding will contribute towards preserving coastal and natural resources.
Stormont ministers agree programme for government

Stormont ministers agree programme for government

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

Ministers signed off on the document during a virtual meeting on Thursday morning.
Restrictions to stop spread of avian flu introduced in Northern Ireland

Restrictions to stop spread of avian flu introduced in Northern Ireland

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Owners of poultry and birds must keep them indoors and separate from wild birds.
North restricts animal imports from German area hit by foot-and-mouth disease

North restricts animal imports from German area hit by foot-and-mouth disease

Thu, 16 Jan, 2025

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said the FMD outbreak is of ‘significant concern’ for farmers in Northern Ireland
Stormont to press ahead with deposit return scheme

Stormont to press ahead with deposit return scheme

Tue, 19 Nov, 2024

The scheme will see those recycling drinks bottles and cans receive money.
Northern Ireland can be a dangerous place for women, minister tells MLAs

Northern Ireland can be a dangerous place for women, minister tells MLAs

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Andrew Muir was answering an urgent question in the Assembly following the killing of four women in the region in six weeks.
Multimillion funding boost to improve digital connectivity in rural and Border areas

Multimillion funding boost to improve digital connectivity in rural and Border areas

Mon, 30 Sep, 2024

Three projects have been successful in securing the Peaceplus investment.
Scale of change needed to tackle Lough Neagh problems 'unprecedented'

Scale of change needed to tackle Lough Neagh problems 'unprecedented'

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Minister Andrew Muir met with stakeholders following the publication of a Lough Neagh Action Plan.
Aristocratic landowner pledges to secure ‘long-term future’ of Ireland's largest lake

Aristocratic landowner pledges to secure ‘long-term future’ of Ireland's largest lake

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

The Earl of Shaftesbury, who owns the lough bed, met Environment Minister Andrew Muir as blue-green algae blooms returned to the lake this year.
Alarm at lack of plan as algae resurfaces on the North's largest fresh water lake

Alarm at lack of plan as algae resurfaces on the North's largest fresh water lake

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Noxious blooms covered large parts of the lough last summer.
Work to tackle pollution in Ireland's largest lake could be ‘paused’ due to budget shortfall

Work to tackle pollution in Ireland's largest lake could be ‘paused’ due to budget shortfall

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The North's Environment Minister Andrew Muir issued the warning to the Assembly.

Ministers pledge to support owners of defective apartments

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Gordon Lyons, Caoimhe Archibald and Andrew Muir met on Tuesday to discuss issues affecting the apartments in Belfast.
‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

‘Sense of shame’ over environmental crisis at Ireland's largest freshwater lake

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Noxious blooms covered large parts of Lough Neagh last summer, and also affected other waterways and beaches in the region.
Unionist group plans legal action over DUP deal which led to restoration of Stormont

Unionist group plans legal action over DUP deal which led to restoration of Stormont

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024

The Unionist Voice Policy Studies group has also asked for confirmation that checks on goods destined for Northern Ireland will end.

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