Mrs Joan Carson
Former UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Former UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
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What response did the Minister receive from domestic ratepayers and the small-business sector?
6. asked the Minister of the Environment, in relation to the proposed Tappaghan Mountain wind farm application, why the Northern Ireland Tourist Board was consulted, as it had not previously been consulted on wind farm planning applications. (AQO 232/02)
I am delighted that consultation is being carried out with the Tourist Board, as Fermanagh depends greatly on tourism. Does the Minister agree that consultation with the Tourist Board should continue in respect of the erection of all wind farms across the Province? Our renowned landscape will be spoiled. Will the Minister undertake to explore and, perhaps, seed-fund other forms of renewable...
Former UUP MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone
Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election
Left the Assembly on 28 April 2003 — General election
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