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15/07/2015
Call For Minister To 'Take Action' Over Bonfire Legislation
The Environment Minister is being called to "take action" to ensure that all existing legislation covering bonfires is being implemented.
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey is also urging Minister Mark H Durkan to bring forward new regulations if necessary.
Mr Maskey said: "Over the weekend we saw disgraceful scenes of effigies, election posters, flags and sporting emblems burned on loyalist bonfires across the North.
"As well as these blatant sectarian hate crimes, bonfires are also extremely harmful to the environment with some burning tyres, releasing harmful fumes into the air.
"They also cause damage to green spaces in communities and local authorities are left with huge clean up bills.
"Anyone organising a bonfire should have to apply for a licence, ensuring they comply with all environmental and health and safety regulations, and should be held responsible for any breaches."
(CD/MH)
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey is also urging Minister Mark H Durkan to bring forward new regulations if necessary.
Mr Maskey said: "Over the weekend we saw disgraceful scenes of effigies, election posters, flags and sporting emblems burned on loyalist bonfires across the North.
"As well as these blatant sectarian hate crimes, bonfires are also extremely harmful to the environment with some burning tyres, releasing harmful fumes into the air.
"They also cause damage to green spaces in communities and local authorities are left with huge clean up bills.
"Anyone organising a bonfire should have to apply for a licence, ensuring they comply with all environmental and health and safety regulations, and should be held responsible for any breaches."
(CD/MH)
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