Cormac McAleer said the “duty of candour public servant used to have... doesn’t persist. There is no accountability.”
Stormont departments faced accusations on Wednesday of ‘rubber stamping everything Dalradian want’ by a community fighting its goldmine plans within a mile of their primary school and football field.
“The planning issues, the climate change and carbon issues, culture and heritage, language, sacred places, the landscape... the complete lack of regulation and allowing Dalradian to monitor themselves.” Following much debate and time to confer over lunch, DfI confirmed it did not require “further” environmental assessments.
He raised the issue of ASSI designations both above and below a two-mile stretch of river where Dalradian seeks to discharge wastewater - despite its importance as a fish nursery. Locals also raised concerns about the lack of resources available to them to hire their own experts to give evidence to the inquiry.Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.
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