25 May 2018

Giving evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee last week, Fisheries Minister George Eustice stated that during the transition period “in practice, not much will change”. “We have to whisper in the ear of the Commission and hope for the best. Broadly, that will be the same. That is not going to change. When it comes to […]

03 Jan 2017

Welsh MPA inquiry The Climate change, environment and rural affairs Committee launched an inquiry into the management of marine protected areas in Wales last week.  We are carrying out a call for evidence and a public survey via our website:   Could replace with: Written evidence can be submitted using the proforma on the website […]

13 Apr 2016

The planner: The administration has launched a long-term water strategy for Northern Ireland, which highlights the need for planning authorities to “prevent inappropriate development in high flood-risk areas and ensure that future development does not increase flood risk”. The strategy, which covers the period up to 2040, also said that planning authorities should encourage measures […]

14 Dec 2015

Northern Ireland MCZ’s The public consultation is open to everyone who wishes to respond and the full consultation document together with instructions on how individuals can submit comments is available online. The four sites are Carlingford, Outer Belfast Lough, Rathlin and Watefoot. Strangford Lough is already an MCZ. The consultation will close on 11 March […]