AQW 16322/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail (i) the reasons why the consultation on an offshore Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment has not yet been published; and (ii) the timeframe for its publication.

Asked by Andrew McMurray MLA on 7 October 2024

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Tabled
7 October 2024
Answer due by
22 October 2024
Answered
15 October 20248 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The consultation on the Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment of Offshore Renewable Energy will be published when all spatial matters are resolved. The process being worked through now will have benefits for the future and ensure a sustainable approach for offshore renewable energy development in the north.

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