Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 27 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by John Penrose (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 July 2019 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Lough Foyle
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many occasions since February 2017 have meetings been held between officials in Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic to conclude a management agreement which would clarify criminal and regulatory jurisdiction on Lough Foyle.
- Answer
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The Government recognises the need to take action to address illegal activity on Lough Foyle and our position on Lough Foyle has not changed. The regulation of activities in Lough Foyle is the responsibility of the Loughs Agency, a cross-border body established under the Belfast Agreement of 1998.
We remain fully committed to these arrangements and continue to work closely with the Irish Government over improvements to the management of the Loughs. British and Irish officials last met in October 2017 when a number of issues were discussed including the Loughs, and the management of aquaculture in them, and they have been in regular contact since.
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- 270310
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- 2017-19
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- Northern Ireland Republic of Ireland Lough Foyle
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- Yes
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