Gordon Lyons has revealed the DUP supports a moratorium on fracking, gas and oil exploration in Northern Ireland.
The Economy Minister’s revelation came during debate on the second reading of Sinn Fein’s Fracking Bill on Tuesday night. It follows years of campaigns supported by Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo and US fracking experts.
Minister Lyons told MLAs his department has concluded its review into petroleum licensing in NI following a £66,000 report by industry experts.