The OEP is required to monitor progress in improving the natural environment in accordance with the current EIP and prepare progress reports in this regard.1 This investigation report is solely concerned with the OEP’s investigation into the laying and publication of the EIP. [...] The content of this report is solely concerned with the OEP’s investigation into the publication of the EIP, which does not in any way pertain to the OEP’s monitoring duty under Schedule 3, paragraph 1. [...] The DAERA Minister referred consideration of the NI EIP to the Executive Committee in March 2024, and it was tabled several times at subsequent meetings before the Executive Committee agreed the matter of an EIP in September 2024. [...] 10 Findings and analysis 11 3.0 Findings and analysis The OEP concluded that DAERA failed to comply with the requirements of Schedule 2, paragraph 1 of the Act and the failure was ongoing from 25 July 2023 to 27 September 2024. [...] The adoption of the EIP marks the start of the OEP’s role in scrutinising and monitoring progress toward achieving the commitments it sets out and its effectiveness for significantly improving the natural environment of Northern Ireland.
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