AQW 12516/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether his Department has conducted research on a biodiversity net gain scheme.
Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 24 May 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 24 May 2024
- Answer due by
- 11 June 2024
- Answered
- 11 June 202418 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
No specific research has been carried out by my department on a ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ (BNG) scheme, however, I am very keen for environmental protection and biodiversity enhancement to be central in all the activities of my Department.
This is demonstrated by the extent of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) for the A4 Enniskillen Southern Bypass, the changes I have introduced to the Department’s approach to grass cutting along our road network, and the production of a Biodiversity Strategy by Translink, which is an Arm’s Length Body of my Department.