The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Muir

Future collapses of Stormont ‘could potentially gift wrap union to Sinn Fein’

Jon Burrows made the comments during his first address to a UUP party conference as leader.

Evening Standard · Sep 26

£700,000 support to support Northern Ireland’s eel industry

A major eel fishery in Lough Neagh is to close for three years to promote the recovery and long-term sustainability of endangered eel stocks.

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Furore over Fivemiletown ‘because people don’t want me in this job’ – Muir

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he suspected the motivation was due to his commitment to climate action.

Evening Standard · Sep 7

Minister appeals for anyone with information on wildfires to speak to police

The call comes after blazes broke out across the Mourne Mountains at the weekend.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

‘Nobody’s in charge’: is power sharing still working in Northern Ireland?

Feuding parties and crumbling public services damaging public’s faith in Stormont, 28 years on from Good Friday agreement

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

‘Drinking from a fetid pond’: superbug-creating genes found in UK’s largest lake

Exclusive: Lough Neagh, which supplies drinking water for 40% of NI, contains genes resistant to last-resort antibiotics

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

Vigilance urged as quagga mussel discovered for first time in NI

Quagga mussels originate from Eastern Europe and can threaten native animals and plants.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

A second temporary control zone has been established around the farm near Greyabbey.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025

Further bluetongue cases confirmed in Co Down herd

Northern Ireland’s department of agriculture said testing of livestock on nearby farms is continuing.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025

Widespread culling ‘not the response’ to bluetongue in Northern Ireland – Muir

Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said the farm where Northern Ireland’s first cases were detected has excellent biosecurity.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025