https://youtu.be/YS9i0Lu9xcQ Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Andrew Muir, answers Members questions in the Assembly Chamber on Monday 4 November 2024. This recording is accompanied by ISL interpretation. View the official report of the questions asked of the Minister and the answers supplied.
This week the Committee visited Nautilus Centre, Kilkeel Harbour for its meeting. The Committee received a briefing from Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) and The Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organisation Ltd (NIFPO) for an update on issues impacting the sector. It also received a briefing from The Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs… Continue Reading Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting, Thursday 27 June 2024
The Committee visited the Greenmount Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) for its meeting on 13 June 2024. The Committee received briefings from the Assembly’s Research Service, from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and from CAFRE. Please note that this meeting is available in audio only. The quality of… Continue Reading Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting, Thursday 13 June 2024
https://youtu.be/SxrAyI9pHo0 The Committee held an additional meeting on the 5th March 2024. Members heard from the DAERA Minister on the first day brief. View Agenda
https://youtu.be/7l98vYq_mrI Motion: Lough Neagh Rescue Plan Proposed: That this Assembly recognises the vital importance of Lough Neagh to our environment, ecology and drinking water supply; further recognises its importance to tourism, fishing and leisure activities in local communities surrounding the Lough; notes with grave concern the ecological damage caused by the blue-green algae bloom last… Continue Reading Motion: Lough Neagh Rescue Plan – 13 February 2024
The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Thursday 10 March 2022. The Committee received an Oral Briefing from DAERA about the Future Agriculture Policy Consultation Responses and an update on Avian Influenza. The Committee also received Written Briefings from DAERA regarding an update on the 2021-22 Business Plan and the Consultation on… Continue Reading Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting, Thursday 10 March 2022
https://youtu.be/qKUYPlDea3g The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Thursday 3 March 2022. The Committee received an Oral Briefing from the Rural Development Network regarding the Rural Development Programme LEADER Structures. The Committee also received an Oral Briefing from DAERA about Capacity Constraints in the Planning Process. View Agenda
The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Thursday 24 February 2022. The Committee received evidence from key stakeholders on the Plant Health and Plant Varieties and Seeds Common Frameworks. The Committee also considered written briefings on a Register of those Convicted of Animal Cruelty Offences and on the joint work of AFBI,… Continue Reading Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting, Thursday 24 February 2022
https://youtu.be/nM-6sXYpfxk The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Thursday 10 February 2022. The Committee received an Oral Briefing from DAERA who gave an update on Avian Influenza. The Committee also heard evidence from stakeholders on the proposed Common Frameworks for Animal Health and Welfare and Fertilisers. View Agenda
https://youtu.be/UQkjIzIGsps The Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs met on Thursday 3 February 2022. The Committee received a briefing from NI Pork and Bacon Forum on Workforce Labour issues as well as a briefing from Renewable NI on the Green Economy Report. There was also a briefing from Ulster Arable Society on the Arable… Continue Reading Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Meeting Thursday 3 February 2022