Edwin Poots launches initiatives aimed at eliminating plastic pollution and tackling marine litter Edwin Poots with Conal Murphy from Mill Strand Integrated Primary. Picture by Aaron McCracken/ DAERA 01 July, 2021 01:00 Edwin Poots pictured with Helen Tomb, Live Here Love Here manager and Méabh and Rónán Hook from Mill Strand Integrated Primary. Picture by Aaron McCracken/ DAERA AGRICULTURE minister Edwin Poots yesterday launched two initiatives aimed at eliminating plastic pollution and tackling marine litter. The DUP minister said "we need to take strong action" to improve the environment in Northern Ireland. Mr Poots unveiled a 'call for evidence' to gather responses on the challenges and opportunities to eliminate plastic pollution.