Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting, Monday 2 February 2026

The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Monday 2 February 2026

On the agenda – 

  • Committee Business
  • Briefing from Seafresh N.I Ltd – Potential impact to local fishermen regarding changes to periwinkle fishing 
  • Briefing from Northern Ireland Marine Task Force – Impact to the local marine environment from periwinkle fishing 
  • Briefing from The Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs – SR 2026/1 The Shellfish Gathering (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
  • Decision to Rescind the Previous Committee decision on SR 2026/1The Shellfish Gathering (Conservation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
  • Committee Business

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