Andrew Muir (born 9 July 1976) is a Northern Irish politician who has served as Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs since February 2024.
Muir ran alongside Stephen Farry as an Alliance candidate at the 2016 Assembly election in North Down, and was runner up behind his party colleague.
[12] On 3 February 2024, Muir was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs following the formation of the Executive of the 7th Northern Ireland Assembly.
[14] On 5 March 2024, Muir confirmed that XL Bully-type dogs would not be banned in Northern Ireland despite new plans to restrict their ownership.
[20] Muir announced on 14 May 2024 that he will introduce a motion in the Assembly to allow UK-wide legislation that would make pet abduction a specific criminal offence that could carry a jail sentence of up to five years apply in Northern Ireland.
[21] Muir pledged on 9 February 2024 that a plan to tackle the blue-green algae crisis at Lough Neagh would be published within weeks.
[22] On 13 March 2024, Muir told the Northern Ireland Assembly that £1.6m had been allocated by the Executive to his department in capital funding to tackle the Lough Neagh crisis.