Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog
A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
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"There are no quick fixes for the wider issues threatening our environment."
— Andrew Muir , Politician
"Many of the measures were well within the reach of the Northern Ireland Executive, and it was a matter of moving away from planning and strategies into delivery."
— Prof Robbie MacDonald , Academic
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A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".
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