Overview

• Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir announced the plan during a debate on Lough Neagh's protection.
• The plan will tackle issues like pollution, invasive species, and the effects of climate change on the lake.
• Lough Neagh supplies 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water and supports a significant eel-fishing industry.
• A cross-departmental water quality steering group is drafting recommendations to combat the lake's blue-green algae problem.
• The Assembly calls for a new management structure and public ownership of the lake to ensure its protection and improvement.