AQW 7837/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the legal process for north coast tourism businesses, with particular regard to water-based businesses, to claim compensation when toxic algal blooms prevent their businesses from operating.

Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 29 February 2024

  • Answered
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Tabled
29 February 2024
Answer due by
15 March 2024
Answered
12 March 202412 days after tabling
Department
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Priority question
No

Answer

My Department has no legal process for businesses to claim compensation when impacted by blue green algae.

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