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.

 

 

Thursday 17th October 2024
The Committee held its weekly meeting at Mount Stewart. Members were briefed by the National Trust followed by a tour of the Estate.Picture below are the some Members of the Committee at Mount Stewart.

 

 

Thursday 27th June 2024
The Committee held its weekly meeting at the Nautilus Centre in Kilkee. Members were briefed by Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) & The Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organisation Ltd (NIFPO) on the issues and challenges being felt in the fishing sector.
 
Picture below are the Members of the Committee at Kilkeel Harbour.


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