November 25, 2020
Sinn Féin launch bill to ban single use plastics

Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has launched an Assembly bill to ban single use plastics in the north.

The North Antrim MLA said:

“Today, I’m launching my bill to ban single use plastics. 

“This legislation would be a positive step towards a healthier, cleaner, greener Ireland, both on the island and in our waters.

“Every year eight million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in our seas and unless we act now, by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. 

“Plastic pollution is causing serious harm to our marine wildlife who ingest or become entangled in plastics. 

“We need legislation to change that and that’s why I’m bringing forward this bill. 

“Our consultation survey on this proposed legislation is now live and can be filled in here: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NGQWBL8.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

It’s time to end the rip-off insurance premiums hitting motorists, homeowners, and businesses.

Sinn Féin Ministers Caoimhe Archibald and Conor Murphy met with the Financial Conduct Authority to demand stronger regulation and an end to extortionate insurance costs.

Women and girls will not settle for anything less than fairness, equality, and respect.

While we’ve made significant progress, we cannot stop now.

Together, we must continue to push forward to end violence against women and girls, and guarantee equality of opportunity for all.

Sinn Féin will stand up for renters.

A Sinn Féin led Government will:
⬇️ Lower rents by putting a month’s rent back in your pocket
❌ Ban rent increases for 3 years
🏠 Deliver the biggest affordable rental programme with rents at or below €1,000 per month.

Vótáil Sinn Féin.

Fine Gael have spent the past five years attacking Rural Ireland – @Martin_Kenny

“In government, Sinn Féin will develop the critical infrastructure, services and supports for farmers, businesses, and workers that is badly needed.”

Load More

Statements