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Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

North-South Ministerial Council

Photo of Andrew DoyleAndrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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827. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he last met his counterpart from Northern Ireland, the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle O'Neill MLA at the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh; if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the items discussed on the agenda; when he will be meeting them at the next North South Ministerial Council; if he will detail some of the agenda items he willl be bringing to the Minister's attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27792/13]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The last North South Ministerial Council Agriculture sectoral meeting was held on 31 October 2012 in Armagh. Minister Phil Hogan and I met with Michelle O’ Neill MLA, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development and Jonathan Bell MLA, Junior Minister, Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.

We discussed the most recent developments and the next steps in regard to the negotiations on CAP reform. We also discussed co-operation on animal health including agreeing a Memo of Understanding in relation to protecting the island of Ireland from exotic animal disease incursion. We also received an update on the delivery of the All-Island Animal Health and Welfare Strategy Action Plan. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD discussed issues relating to rural development.

The next meeting is scheduled for 10 July in Armagh. The agenda will cover developments on the issues discussed in October and will include matters relating to plant health. Other topical issues including CAP and CFP will be addressed on the day.

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