Consultants left in no doubt of fracking opposition Posted: 9:05 am May 8, 2021
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THE consultancy company appointed by the Department of Economy Minister Diane Dodds MLA to research the viability of fracking, has been left in no doubt of the local Council’s fierce opposition.
During a special meeting of the Regeneration and Development, representatives of Hatch Regeneris heard a united voice from the chamber.
Independent Councillor Emmet McAleer said, “ If anyone’s in any doubt of the local impacts or perceptions of fracking, they obviously haven’t been paying much attention. It is deeply concerning. This affects every county in the North, particularly Fermanagh, Tyrone and Antrim and we need to be very aware that.”
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The North South Ministerial Council headquarters in Armagh
An important North South meeting on rural development and agriculture had to be cancelled while DUP members grappled over the party’s leadership.
Writing online, Deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill revealed the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) meeting was cancelled as DUP politicians would not attend.
The party ousted its leader Arlene Foster following days of speculation and internal struggle.
In a statement, pushed on Friday (April 30) Foster said she would step down as the party’s leader on May 28, and as First Minister at the end of June.
“The scheduled meeting of ministers North South on rural development and agriculture was cancelled as no DUP Minister would attend,” O’Neill said.