COMMITTEE FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

TUESDAY 16 MARCH 2010
ROOM 30, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

PUBLIC SESSION

Meeting commences at 1.30pm.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

Presentation: DARD – Update on the Welfare of Animals Bill

Witnesses attending:
Colette McMaster - Grade 5 - Assistant Secretary;
Kate Davey - Grade 7 - Principal Officer;
Paddy McGuckian - Grade 7 - Divisional Veterinary Officer;
Andrew Kell – DP - Deputy Principal

Presentation: DARD - Foyle Area (Control of Oyster Fishing) (Amendment) Regulations

Witnesses attending:
Paul Moore - Grade 7 - Principal Officer;
Barry Fox - Director of Aquaculture – Loughs Agency;
Ciaran McGonigle - Marine Research Officer - Loughs Agency.

Pre-consultation: Foyle Area and Carlingford Area (Prescribed Species) Regulations

Pre-consultation: Olive Oil Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

SL1: Eggs and Chicks Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010

SR: T he Horse Racing (Charges on Bookmakers) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010

SR: The Scrapie (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010