Stormont minister urges officials to prioritise Lough Neagh clean-up

Algae on the surface of Lough Neagh at Ballyronan Marina. Picture: Liam McBUrney/PA

Stormont’s Environment Minister has asked officials to reallocate resources within his department to ensure prioritisation of efforts to tackle environmental problems in Lough Neagh.

Andrew Muir told the Assembly the budget allocation for the lough was “disappointing”.