Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
The Committee pictured shortly before the start of a meeting in room 21, Parliament Buildings.
From left to right: Patsy McGlone MLA, Michelle McIlveen MLA, Gillian Barker, Assistant Committee Clerk, Robbie Butler MLA (Chairperson), Declan McAleer MLA (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Janice Thompson, Committee Clerk, Áine Murphy MLA, John Blair, MLA
Latest News
The next meeting of the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs will take place on Thursday 20 February 2024 at 11:00am in Room 21, Parliament Buildings
The Committee will have a briefings from:
- Agriculture Bill - Briefing from Mushroom Producer Organisation, Commercial Mushroom Growers UK Ltd & Northway Mushrooms
- SL1 The Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025
- Departmental Written Briefing - Outcome of consultation on implementation of mandatory sheep carcase classification
Details of upcoming meetings and agendas can be found on the Business Diary.
Interested in the future work of the Committee? View our Forward Work Programme.
Thursday 13th February 2024
The Committee held its weekly meeting at the RSPB Window on Wildlife, Belfast. Members were briefed by the RSPB NI followed by a tour. Picture below are some Members of the Committee at the Window on Wildlife.
Committee Membership
The current Committee membership is:
- Mr Robbie Butler, UUP (Chairperson)
- Mr Declan McAleer MLA, Sinn Féin (Deputy Chairperson)
- Mr John Blair MLA, Alliance
- Miss Nicola Brogan MLA, Sinn Féin
- Mr Tom Buchanan MLA, DUP
- Mr William Irwin MLA, DUP
- Mr Patsy McGlone MLA, SDLP
- Miss Michelle McIlveen MLA, DUP
- Miss Áine Murphy MLA, Sinn Féin
Have your say - Agriculture Bill
The Agriculture Bill was introduced to the Northern Ireland Assembly by the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 25 November 2024.
On completion of its Second Stage it was referred to the Committee for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for consideration.
As part of the Committee Stage the Committee will consider evidence from interested bodies and individuals.
We have now launched a survey so that you can have your say on the Bill. If you would like to share your opinions, please complete the survey:
Please note that the deadline for submissions is Friday 14 February 2025.
Contact the Committee
Committee Clerk: Dr. Janice Thompson
Room 285, Parliament Buildings,
Ballymiscaw,Stormont,
Belfast, BT4 3XX
Tel: (028) 90 521369
Email: Committee.AgriEnvRural@niassembly.gov.uk