§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps have been taken to establish an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland. [41620]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyNo steps have been taken to establish an Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland.
The Environment and Heritage Service, a Next Steps Agency within the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland was set up on 1 April 1996 to assume operational responsibility for environmental issues.