北爱尔兰环境部长敦促司法协助机构设立一个独立的环境机构来处理污染危机。 Northern Ireland's environment minister urges MLAs to create an independent environmental agency to address pollution crises.

农业、环境和农村事务部长Andrew Muir(Andrew Muir)敦促北爱尔兰的司法协助机构支持建立一个独立的环境保护机构,将目前的制度称为“不适合目的 ” , 指在包括Lough Neagh的污染、非法倾弃和空气质量差在内的持续危机中“不适于目的 ” 。 Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir is urging Northern Ireland’s MLAs to support creating an independent environmental protection agency, calling the current system “not fit for purpose” amid ongoing crises including pollution in Lough Neagh, illegal dumping, and poor air quality. 他援引了最近的一项审查,其中建议对空气和水质、废物、自然和海洋环境进行独立监督,并警告说,不采取行动有可能进一步造成生态损害、公共卫生威胁和经济代价。 He cited a recent review recommending independent oversight of air and water quality, waste, nature, and marine environments, warning that inaction risks further ecological damage, public health threats, and economic costs. 如果斯托蒙特政府原则上同意,然后进行公开协商,穆伊尔所述立法可在目前的政治任务结束时颁布。 Muir said legislation could be enacted by the end of the current political mandate if the Stormont Executive agrees in principle, followed by public consultation.