Environmental situation at Lough Neagh

Early day motion 1665, tabled 16 October 2023 by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 11 members.

That this House recognises Lough Neagh as one of Northern Ireland's most significant natural assets of huge ecological importance; notes that Lough Neagh supports an immense range of biodiversity, provides approximately 40% of people in Northern Ireland with drinking water and provides livelihoods and leisure for many; further notes the unprecedented ecological and environmental crisis emergency facing the Lough; and calls on the UK Government and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to work with all Northern Ireland Departments and stakeholder organisations to create a taskforce to address the situation urgently and to have discussions on the future of Lough Neagh and its protection.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alba 1, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.