AQO 3566/22-27 Oral question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for an update on his actions to address the blue-green algae crisis at Lough Neagh.

Asked by Michelle Guy MLA on 7 May 2026

  • Answered
  • Oral
  • After due date
Tabled
7 May 2026
Answer due by
18 May 2026
Answered
19 May 202612 days after tabling
Department
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question
No

Answer

Of the 37 actions within the Plan, 20 have been delivered and 17 are actively progressing. I remain committed to driving forward the delivery of the remaining actions at pace.

Progress to date reflects coordinated efforts across key themes including scientific research and innovation, enhanced monitoring and enforcement, education and stakeholder engagement, regulatory reform, and strategic communications.

Whilst important strides have been made, it is essential to recognise that the recovery of Lough Neagh will require sustained, long-term action. Given the depth and complexity of the problem, substantial recovery will take many years, if not decades.

Official sources