Andrew Muir MLA
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs | Alliance North Down MLA | Email casework andrew.muir@alliancepartyni.org | Member North Down Athletic Club | Founded Crawfordsburn and Bangor parkrun events | 🏳️🌈
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📍 33 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BU
📧 andrew.muir@alliancepartyni.org
📞 028 9544 2944
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📍 33 Church Road, Holywood, BT18 9BU
📧 andrew.muir@alliancepartyni.org
📞 028 9544 2944
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"I am delighted that Belfast is hosting the joint UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference, spotlighting the impressive Passivhaus innovation & upscaling taking place in Northern Ireland, & across the UK and Ireland"
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Join us in Belfast & online:
https://ukphc.org.uk/
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Join us in Belfast & online:
https://ukphc.org.uk/
September 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"I am delighted that Belfast is hosting the joint UK & Ireland Passivhaus Conference, spotlighting the impressive Passivhaus innovation & upscaling taking place in Northern Ireland, & across the UK and Ireland"
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Join us in Belfast & online:
https://ukphc.org.uk/
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Join us in Belfast & online:
https://ukphc.org.uk/
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@daera-ni.gov.uk Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
Muir announces over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@daera-ni.gov.uk Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
has committed over £3.2 million to support nature recovery projects through his department’s Environment Fund. @belfasthills.bsky.social are delighted to be among the recipients. Read all about it here:
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-an...
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Our peatlands have massive potential in combating climate change, improving water quality and reversing biodiversity decline.
DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched his Peatland Strategy to restore these precious habitats.
DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched his Peatland Strategy to restore these precious habitats.
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Our peatlands have massive potential in combating climate change, improving water quality and reversing biodiversity decline.
DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched his Peatland Strategy to restore these precious habitats.
DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched his Peatland Strategy to restore these precious habitats.
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Run-down and dilapidated buildings are a blight - affecting communities across Northern Ireland, says @andrewmuirni.bsky.social.
That's why Alliance is bringing forward new powers to stop the rot in our cities, towns and villages.
That's why Alliance is bringing forward new powers to stop the rot in our cities, towns and villages.
July 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Run-down and dilapidated buildings are a blight - affecting communities across Northern Ireland, says @andrewmuirni.bsky.social.
That's why Alliance is bringing forward new powers to stop the rot in our cities, towns and villages.
That's why Alliance is bringing forward new powers to stop the rot in our cities, towns and villages.
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Experts agree that we need an independent Environmental Protection Agency. So do we.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social will be taking forward their final recommendations to the Executive to deliver this long-standing commitment.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social will be taking forward their final recommendations to the Executive to deliver this long-standing commitment.
June 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Experts agree that we need an independent Environmental Protection Agency. So do we.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social will be taking forward their final recommendations to the Executive to deliver this long-standing commitment.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social will be taking forward their final recommendations to the Executive to deliver this long-standing commitment.
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We welcome the publication of new expert advice which signals major changes to environmental governance in Northern Ireland.
Read the report: bit.ly/4eg2oO0
Comment from @ruthchambers.bsky.social, senior fellow ⤵️
Read the report: bit.ly/4eg2oO0
Comment from @ruthchambers.bsky.social, senior fellow ⤵️
June 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We welcome the publication of new expert advice which signals major changes to environmental governance in Northern Ireland.
Read the report: bit.ly/4eg2oO0
Comment from @ruthchambers.bsky.social, senior fellow ⤵️
Read the report: bit.ly/4eg2oO0
Comment from @ruthchambers.bsky.social, senior fellow ⤵️
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In today's Belfast Telegraph, Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social emphasises that if Northern Ireland fails to align its environmental needs with its economic ambitions, the decline of our environment will adversely impact a range of sectors, from farming to tourism.
Read more below⤵️
Read more below⤵️
June 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In today's Belfast Telegraph, Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social emphasises that if Northern Ireland fails to align its environmental needs with its economic ambitions, the decline of our environment will adversely impact a range of sectors, from farming to tourism.
Read more below⤵️
Read more below⤵️
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𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 🏘️ 🛠️
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social has announced a bill to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings, alongside Nuala McAllister MLA in North Belfast.
The bill aims to empower councils to deal with the harmful impact dilapidated buildings have on our community.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social has announced a bill to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings, alongside Nuala McAllister MLA in North Belfast.
The bill aims to empower councils to deal with the harmful impact dilapidated buildings have on our community.
June 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
𝘿𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 🏘️ 🛠️
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social has announced a bill to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings, alongside Nuala McAllister MLA in North Belfast.
The bill aims to empower councils to deal with the harmful impact dilapidated buildings have on our community.
@andrewmuirni.bsky.social has announced a bill to tackle dilapidated and dangerous buildings, alongside Nuala McAllister MLA in North Belfast.
The bill aims to empower councils to deal with the harmful impact dilapidated buildings have on our community.
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Great to see @daera-ni.gov.uk's new #AnimalWelfarePathway for Northern Ireland include plans for mandatory CCTVs in abattoirs, consideration around regulation of canine fertility clinics, & exploring a ban on shock collars, among others. @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-se...
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-se...
Muir sets out pathway to stronger animal welfare standards
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, has today published his ambitious 10-point plan to improve animal welfare through a series of impactful reforms.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
May 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Great to see @daera-ni.gov.uk's new #AnimalWelfarePathway for Northern Ireland include plans for mandatory CCTVs in abattoirs, consideration around regulation of canine fertility clinics, & exploring a ban on shock collars, among others. @andrewmuirni.bsky.social
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-se...
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-se...
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DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has banned single-use vapes, marking another important step for environmental protection ♻
The new ban will reduce the damage caused to our environment by disposable vapes, and help to safeguard the health and well-being of future generations.
The new ban will reduce the damage caused to our environment by disposable vapes, and help to safeguard the health and well-being of future generations.
June 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has banned single-use vapes, marking another important step for environmental protection ♻
The new ban will reduce the damage caused to our environment by disposable vapes, and help to safeguard the health and well-being of future generations.
The new ban will reduce the damage caused to our environment by disposable vapes, and help to safeguard the health and well-being of future generations.
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The Nutrients Action Programme is a key part of the Lough Neagh Action Plan💧
Resolving the situation in Lough Neagh requires a joint effort, and by ensuring everyone plays their part, we can make a real difference in protecting the future of our waterways.
-@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Resolving the situation in Lough Neagh requires a joint effort, and by ensuring everyone plays their part, we can make a real difference in protecting the future of our waterways.
-@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Nutrients Action Programme is a key part of the Lough Neagh Action Plan💧
Resolving the situation in Lough Neagh requires a joint effort, and by ensuring everyone plays their part, we can make a real difference in protecting the future of our waterways.
-@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
Resolving the situation in Lough Neagh requires a joint effort, and by ensuring everyone plays their part, we can make a real difference in protecting the future of our waterways.
-@andrewmuirni.bsky.social
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Alliance will keep fighting against trade deals that seek to undercut our farmers with cheap imports from the U.S. or elsewhere.
@eointennyson.bsky.social & @andrewmuirni.bsky.social outline how we're sticking up for farmers & ensuring it's sustainable for the future at this years #BalmoralShow. 🚜🐮
@eointennyson.bsky.social & @andrewmuirni.bsky.social outline how we're sticking up for farmers & ensuring it's sustainable for the future at this years #BalmoralShow. 🚜🐮
May 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Alliance will keep fighting against trade deals that seek to undercut our farmers with cheap imports from the U.S. or elsewhere.
@eointennyson.bsky.social & @andrewmuirni.bsky.social outline how we're sticking up for farmers & ensuring it's sustainable for the future at this years #BalmoralShow. 🚜🐮
@eointennyson.bsky.social & @andrewmuirni.bsky.social outline how we're sticking up for farmers & ensuring it's sustainable for the future at this years #BalmoralShow. 🚜🐮
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🚫 There is no place in our society for animal cruelty.
🐶 🐱 That's why Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is taking action to make our pets safer.
🐶 🐱 That's why Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is taking action to make our pets safer.
April 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🚫 There is no place in our society for animal cruelty.
🐶 🐱 That's why Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is taking action to make our pets safer.
🐶 🐱 That's why Alliance Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is taking action to make our pets safer.
Very saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. Compassion and leadership he provided will forever be remembered, supporting peace and reconciliation and courageously speaking up on key issues such as climate change, poverty and migration. May he rest in peace
April 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Very saddened to learn of the passing of Pope Francis. Compassion and leadership he provided will forever be remembered, supporting peace and reconciliation and courageously speaking up on key issues such as climate change, poverty and migration. May he rest in peace
I am dismayed but sadly not surprised by the return of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh.
I have said many times that this problem was decades in the making and will be decades in the fixing. 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I have said many times that this problem was decades in the making and will be decades in the fixing. 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lough Neagh: First case of blue-green algae confirmed in 2025
Blue-green algae has been detected in Lough Neagh at both Traad Point and Kinturk (Curran's Quay).
www.bbc.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I am dismayed but sadly not surprised by the return of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh.
I have said many times that this problem was decades in the making and will be decades in the fixing. 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I have said many times that this problem was decades in the making and will be decades in the fixing. 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need a change in approach to help tackle fires ravaging our countryside.
As I informed the Assembly on Monday part of that has to be about the burn period.
I intend to review the prescribed burning rules, status quo isn’t an option.
As I informed the Assembly on Monday part of that has to be about the burn period.
I intend to review the prescribed burning rules, status quo isn’t an option.
April 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We need a change in approach to help tackle fires ravaging our countryside.
As I informed the Assembly on Monday part of that has to be about the burn period.
I intend to review the prescribed burning rules, status quo isn’t an option.
As I informed the Assembly on Monday part of that has to be about the burn period.
I intend to review the prescribed burning rules, status quo isn’t an option.
Glad to see Assembly vote to setup Climate Change Commissioner despite opposition from DUP & TUV
Northern Ireland is already enduring the harsh reality of Climate Change
Those stuck in mode of dither, delay and deny on climate action are on the wrong side of history
Northern Ireland is already enduring the harsh reality of Climate Change
Those stuck in mode of dither, delay and deny on climate action are on the wrong side of history
April 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Glad to see Assembly vote to setup Climate Change Commissioner despite opposition from DUP & TUV
Northern Ireland is already enduring the harsh reality of Climate Change
Those stuck in mode of dither, delay and deny on climate action are on the wrong side of history
Northern Ireland is already enduring the harsh reality of Climate Change
Those stuck in mode of dither, delay and deny on climate action are on the wrong side of history
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🌟 We’re now on Bluesky! 🌟
We're here to connect, support, & champion Northern Ireland’s voluntary & community sector.
We’ll be sharing updates, insights, & resources to support the sector. Give us a follow, say hello, and let’s build a strong community here! 💙
We're here to connect, support, & champion Northern Ireland’s voluntary & community sector.
We’ll be sharing updates, insights, & resources to support the sector. Give us a follow, say hello, and let’s build a strong community here! 💙
March 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🌟 We’re now on Bluesky! 🌟
We're here to connect, support, & champion Northern Ireland’s voluntary & community sector.
We’ll be sharing updates, insights, & resources to support the sector. Give us a follow, say hello, and let’s build a strong community here! 💙
We're here to connect, support, & champion Northern Ireland’s voluntary & community sector.
We’ll be sharing updates, insights, & resources to support the sector. Give us a follow, say hello, and let’s build a strong community here! 💙
Inspirational morning engaging with children and young people on Lough Neagh, climate change and our environment with John Blair MLA
Thanks Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People for the invite and organising the event, ably hosted by CAFRE @daera-ni.gov.uk
Thanks Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People for the invite and organising the event, ably hosted by CAFRE @daera-ni.gov.uk
March 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Inspirational morning engaging with children and young people on Lough Neagh, climate change and our environment with John Blair MLA
Thanks Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People for the invite and organising the event, ably hosted by CAFRE @daera-ni.gov.uk
Thanks Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People for the invite and organising the event, ably hosted by CAFRE @daera-ni.gov.uk
Delighted to host a positive, constructive Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group in Belfast last week at amazing Belfast Harbour Commission offices
Working together East / West and North / South we can achieve so much more
Working together East / West and North / South we can achieve so much more
This UK Government is determined to reset our relationships with the devolved governments.
Yesterday in Belfast I had the pleasure of joining my Ministerial colleagues from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to discuss shared priorities on energy and climate change.
Yesterday in Belfast I had the pleasure of joining my Ministerial colleagues from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to discuss shared priorities on energy and climate change.
March 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Delighted to host a positive, constructive Net Zero, Energy and Climate Change Inter-ministerial Group in Belfast last week at amazing Belfast Harbour Commission offices
Working together East / West and North / South we can achieve so much more
Working together East / West and North / South we can achieve so much more
Really wonderful news Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is coming to Belfast in 2026!
Well done to all involved in securing this especially Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
This has massive potential benefit not just for Belfast but spin off opportunities including in North Down
@connieegan.bsky.social
Well done to all involved in securing this especially Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
This has massive potential benefit not just for Belfast but spin off opportunities including in North Down
@connieegan.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Really wonderful news Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is coming to Belfast in 2026!
Well done to all involved in securing this especially Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
This has massive potential benefit not just for Belfast but spin off opportunities including in North Down
@connieegan.bsky.social
Well done to all involved in securing this especially Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
This has massive potential benefit not just for Belfast but spin off opportunities including in North Down
@connieegan.bsky.social
I am extremely concerned to learn of significant fish kill at Glenmornan River, Artigarvan with severe ecological impact
News over 2,000 dead fish have so far been discovered including 500 European Eels plus 20 dead frogs is absolutely devastating
More at www.loughs-agency.org/newsroom/sta...
News over 2,000 dead fish have so far been discovered including 500 European Eels plus 20 dead frogs is absolutely devastating
More at www.loughs-agency.org/newsroom/sta...
www.loughs-agency.org
February 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I am extremely concerned to learn of significant fish kill at Glenmornan River, Artigarvan with severe ecological impact
News over 2,000 dead fish have so far been discovered including 500 European Eels plus 20 dead frogs is absolutely devastating
More at www.loughs-agency.org/newsroom/sta...
News over 2,000 dead fish have so far been discovered including 500 European Eels plus 20 dead frogs is absolutely devastating
More at www.loughs-agency.org/newsroom/sta...
Economic growth must not come to the cost of our environment, a matter I raised with DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed MP earlier this week. We must learn lessons from the past, Lough Neagh being a glaring example
Stop worrying about bats and newts? No Rachel Reeves MP – start worrying about the future of our economy if we tear down the nature it depends on.
Nature isn’t a blocker; it’s the foundation of growth.
Nature isn’t a blocker; it’s the foundation of growth.
February 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Economic growth must not come to the cost of our environment, a matter I raised with DEFRA Secretary Steve Reed MP earlier this week. We must learn lessons from the past, Lough Neagh being a glaring example
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Founding Cara-Friend. Exhibition celebrating 50 years of one N.Ireland’s oldest LGBT+ charities, with photography of veteran activists by Tim O’Connell, accompanied by heritage display. Linenhall, Belfast, Feb 3-28.
January 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Founding Cara-Friend. Exhibition celebrating 50 years of one N.Ireland’s oldest LGBT+ charities, with photography of veteran activists by Tim O’Connell, accompanied by heritage display. Linenhall, Belfast, Feb 3-28.
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Alliance DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched the new Nature
Recovery Challenge Fund
The first-of-its-kind fund will offer grants to projects that increase habitats, protect our environment and help restore biodiversity. 🌿
@allianceparty.bsky.social
Recovery Challenge Fund
The first-of-its-kind fund will offer grants to projects that increase habitats, protect our environment and help restore biodiversity. 🌿
@allianceparty.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Alliance DAERA Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social has launched the new Nature
Recovery Challenge Fund
The first-of-its-kind fund will offer grants to projects that increase habitats, protect our environment and help restore biodiversity. 🌿
@allianceparty.bsky.social
Recovery Challenge Fund
The first-of-its-kind fund will offer grants to projects that increase habitats, protect our environment and help restore biodiversity. 🌿
@allianceparty.bsky.social