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Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy, today opened the £10million extension of the Stormont Wharf in the Port of Belfast.

TALL SHIP EXTRAVAGANSA SETS SAIL FOR BELFAST

This summer, Belfast has been chosen to be the finish port for the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge, an international event that links Europe, the Caribbean, North America and Canada.

SEAWEED COULD HOLD ANSWER TO THE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF FUEL

Energy Minister Arlene Foster today launched a research project that aims to develop ways to convert seaweed into fuel.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTER ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE POLICY FOR RATHLIN AT OPENING OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE

Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today announced the Executive’s endorsement of a central government policy for Rathlin Island.

MINISTER LAUNCHES CONSULTATION ON PORT MASTER PLANNING

Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy MP, MLA today launched a period of public consultation on guidance for Port Master Planning.

MINISTER WELCOMES ATLANTIC TALL SHIP CHALLENGE

Sports Minister Gregory Campbell today welcomed the launch of Belfast's programme of the events to mark the finale of the Atlantic Tall Ships Challenge 2009.

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MINISTERS RIDE TO THE RESCUE OF THE HORSE MUSSEL

Stormont Ministers today launched a new bid to successfully restore the Horse Mussel (Modiolus) to Strangford Lough.

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MINISTER ANNOUNCES £100 MILLION FUNDING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew today announced the proposed allocation of almost £100 million to seven local council groupings to fund vital aspects of the Rural Development Programme.

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STRANGFORD LOUGH ACTIVITY MAP LAUNCHED

Finance Minister Nigel Dodds today paid a visit to the scenic shores of Strangford Lough to launch the ‘Strangford Lough Activity Map’.

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BELFAST PORT FIRST TO BE AWARDED CARBONNEUTRAL® STATUS

The Port of Belfast announced details today of a scheme which has made it the first Harbour Authority in the world to be accredited as a CarbonNeutral® company, meaning that it now has a net zero carbon footprint.

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15 May 2008 - DCAL Minister visits Strangford to discuss proposed fishing project

The Minister met representatives from the Ards and Down Sea Trout Enhancement Association (ADSEA) and local political representatives and enjoyed a tour of Lough Cowey, which has been identified as a possible site for a hatchery to stock Strangford Lough, should the project go ahead.

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