Media Operational Notice

Minister to Update Committee on Key Agricultural Issues

Synopsis: The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development will receive an update from the Minister on key issues for DARD.

Session: 2013/2014

Date: 16 September 2013

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development will receive an update from the Minister on key issues for DARD including: CAP reform; the new Rural Development Programme (RDP); TB; and the departmental position on the Agri-Food Strategy Board (AFSB).

Date: Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Time: 1.30pm

Venue: Room 30, Parliament Buildings

The meeting will be streamed live and can be watched here: http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/Assembly-Business/Live-Coverage/

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

Interviews with the Chairperson of the Committee, Paul Frew MLA, are available. Media are welcome to attend the meeting. For queries, please contact:

Sohui Yim
Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Tel: 028 9052 1606
Mob: 0790 027 8992
Email: Sohui.yim@niassembly.gov.uk