Department of the Environment Latest News http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/about-rss/doe-latest-news-rss.xml The latest news releases for the Department of the Environment from the Northern Ireland Executive website. en-gb Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:31:34 GMT The latest news releases from the Northern Ireland Executive http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/media-centre/about-rss/doe-latest-news-rss.xml http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/executive-logo.jpg Kircubbin farmer fined £2,500 for pollution offence http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-130212-kircubbin-farmer-fined?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-130212-kircubbin-farmer-fined Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) A Co Down farmer was fined £2,500 plus court costs of £22 at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court today. Omagh farmer fined for pollution offence http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-100212-omagh-farmer-fined?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-100212-omagh-farmer-fined Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) A Co Tyrone farmer was fined £250 at Omagh Magistrates' Court today. Worldwide recognised Belfast listed building to be secured - Attwood http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-090212-worldwide-recognised-belfast?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-090212-worldwide-recognised-belfast Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Carlisle Memorial Methodist Church, Belfast, only one of three buildings in Northern Ireland on the World Monument Watch List will have its future secured. Air Quality Report in Northern Ireland distributed http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-080212-air-quality-report?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-080212-air-quality-report Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Findings of a Report investigating the impact of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) on air quality were presented to Northern Ireland district councils today. Crimestoppers to tackle environment crime in Northern Ireland http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-080212-crimestoppers-to-tackle?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-080212-crimestoppers-to-tackle Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) In a first for any government department in Northern Ireland, Environment Minister Alex Attwood has set up a partnership with Crimestoppers to crack down on waste crime. Older people surveyed on road safety http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-080212-older-people-surveyed?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-080212-older-people-surveyed Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today highlighted that the views of older people will be sought in a survey aimed at improving their road safety. Lurgan farmer fined £1,250 for pollution offence http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-070212-lurgan-farmer-fined?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-070212-lurgan-farmer-fined Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) A Co Armagh farmer was fined £1,250 plus £28 court costs at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court today. Attwood unlocking long standing large scale planning applications http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-060212-attwood-unlocking-long?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-060212-attwood-unlocking-long Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today pledged that he would continue to clear up the backlog of decisions on major planning applications. Coleraine farmer fined £500 for pollution offence http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-030212-coleraine-farmer-fined?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-030212-coleraine-farmer-fined Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) A Co Londonderry farmer pleaded guilty and was fined £500 at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today. High air pollution recorded in parts of Northern Ireland http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-020212-high-air-pollution?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-020212-high-air-pollution Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) High to very high levels of air pollution are being monitored in the Newry area. Moderate levels are also being recorded in Armagh, Londonderry and North Down. Need to get fracking issue right - Attwood http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-010212-need-to-get?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-010212-need-to-get Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today highlighted that we need to get the right balance between a potential major economic boost and possible environmental damage regarding fracking. Fifty thousand meals destined for landfill distributed to the vulnerable and hungry http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-010212-fifty-thousand-meals?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-010212-fifty-thousand-meals Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Perfectly good food diverted from landfill feeds tens of thousands of vulnerable, hungry people on the island of Ireland. Clough man fined for unauthorised waste offence http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-310112-clough-man-fined?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-310112-clough-man-fined Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) A Clough man was fined £750 plus £49 court costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ court today for the unauthorised disposal of controlled waste. Environment Minister publishes Draft Clarendon Street Design Guide http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-310112-environment-minister-publishes?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-310112-environment-minister-publishes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Urban design in Derry took a step forward today with the publication of the Draft Design Guide for the Clarendon Street area of the city. Attwood announces initial five pence levy on single use carrier bags http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-300112-attwood-announces-initial?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-300112-attwood-announces-initial Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that a five pence levy on single use carrier bags will be introduced in April 2013. Attwood encourages Down and Newry and Mourne to enact Council Reform http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-300112-attwood-encourages-down?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-300112-attwood-encourages-down Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today kickstarted a series of meetings with local councils in Northern Ireland to enable local government reform. Historic Monuments Council appointments http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-260112-historic-monuments-council?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-260112-historic-monuments-council Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, today announced the appointment of six new members, and the re-appointment of the chairman and eight existing members to the Historic Monuments Council for a five-year term, effective from 1 February 2012. Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report 2012 published http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-260112-northern-ireland-environmental?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-260112-northern-ireland-environmental Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) The latest edition of the Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report with over 50 environmental indicators is published today. Attwood recognises high-flyers in waste reduction http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-250112-attwood-recognises-high?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-250112-attwood-recognises-high Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood today recognised the sterling efforts made to reduce waste here when he presented awards to the Northern Ireland winners of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). Downpatrick historic monument to get makeover http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/news-doe-250112-downpatrick-historic-monument?WT.mc_id=rss-news news-doe-250112-downpatrick-historic-monument Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT GMT Environment (DOE) Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced today that his Department has begun work to preserve and enhance the Mound of Down, one of Northern Ireland’s largest earthwork monuments.