# The Lough Neagh (Levels) Scheme (Confirmation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010, Introduction: Introductory text


Lough Neagh Drainage
Made 8th February 2010
Coming into force 1st March 2010
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (“the Department”) makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3(1) and (2) of the Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Drainage and Navigation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 (“the Act”) and now vested in it.
The Lough Neagh (Levels) Scheme 1955 (“the 1955 Scheme”) was confirmed by Order made under section 3(1) and (2) of the Act.
In accordance with section 1(2) of the Act, the Department prepared the Scheme (“the 2010 Scheme”), which further supplements and modifies the 1955 Scheme and which is set out in the Schedule to this Order.
The Department has complied with the provisions of section 2 of the Act and has considered such observations as were sent to it in relation to the 2010 Scheme and does not consider it proper to hold an inquiry.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2010/28/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lough-neagh-levels-scheme-confirmation-order-northern-ireland-2010/introduction
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