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