Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Forward Work Programme
Here you can find further information on the upcoming work of the Committee by browsing its Forward Work Programme.
| Date of meeting |
Agenda |
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| Tuesday 13 October 2026 | Other Oral Briefings – External Witnesses
Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – NI Water Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – Harperstown Power Ltd
Legislation Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill |
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| Thursday 15 October 2026 | Departmental Oral Briefings
SL1- The Climate Change (Carbon Budget 2038-2042) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Other Oral Briefings – External Witnesses Hunting with Dogs Bill – Country Sports Ireland Hunting with Dogs Bill – British Pest Control Association Hunting with Dogs Bill – League Against Cruel Sports
Departmental Written Briefings Crisis Framework Particulate Matter Regulations
Legislation Hunting with Dogs Bill |
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| Tuesday 20 November 2026 |
Other Oral Briefings – External Witnesses Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – Briefing from RaISe Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – Ulster Angling Federation (TBC) Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill - Assembly Legal Services – Delegated Powers Memorandum (Closed session)
Legislation Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill
RaISe Briefing Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill |
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| Thursday 22 October 2026 |
Departmental Oral Briefings SL1 - Digital Waste Tracking Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Other Oral Briefings – External Witnesses ANC Bill – Legal Services (Delegated Powers) Hunting with Dogs Bill – Irish Grouse Conservation Trust Hunting with Dogs Bill – HANI Hunting with Dogs Bill – Irish Council Against Blood Sports (Zoom)
Departmental Written Briefings The Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - amendments to Irish Sea technical Measures and IUU Update on Planning Improvement Plan Introduction of Fixed Fees for Marine EIA Services (Screening and Scoping Opinions) Animal Welfare Pathway Consultation Response and Way Forward Document
Legislation Hunting with Dogs Bill |
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| Halloween Recess | ||
| Tuesday 2 November 2026 |
Other Oral Briefings – External Witnesses Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – DAERA Officials (TBC) Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill – Deliberations Session 1 (TBC)
Legislation Fisheries, Aquaculture and Water Environment Bill |
