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The owner of Lough Neagh Earl of Shaftesbury has said he has held constructive discussions with Stormont's environment minister over issues affecting Lough Neagh.
The earl, Nicholas Ashley-Cooper travelled to Belfast on Wednesday to meet some key stakeholders.
This news comes after the Lough Neagh Partnership warned harmful blue-green algae was "back with a vengeance".
The algae can be a risk to human and animal health.
There have been calls for him to transfer ownership into public hands.
The earl said there was a need to "work together to secure the lough’s long-term future" and added his talks included highlighting the importance of a Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan.
Blue-green algae is visible around the popular Antrim Lough Shore walking area
Mr Muir's plan includes 20 actions his Department will take to "improve water quality, address the challenges in Lough Neagh and tackle blue green algae".
The Earl of Shaftesbury said he "reiterated his commitment to work with his team and other stakeholders to find solutions".
The Lough is the UK’s largest freshwater lake. It supplies about 40% of Northern Ireland's drinking water.
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