The Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Armagh say 'decisive leadership' is needed.
Blue-green algae has been found in waters in and around Northern Ireland over the summer
The Catholic Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin and Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop John McDowell of Armagh made the comment in a joint statement. "Collectively, we are endangering a natural asset that provides water to hundreds of thousands of families across Northern Ireland, sustains diverse fish varieties, supports wildlife and offers employment opportunities to thousands of people across the area."
They commented there was concern that the response has been too slow and tied up in multi-agency bureaucracy."Whilst multiple stakeholders debate the remit of responsibility, Lough Neagh and those who live near and around it suffer," the statement read.
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