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The secretary general of the Department of Agriculture will appear in front of the committee on Tuesday 25 October at 5pm.
Committee chair Pat Deering TD said that Tuesday’s meeting will give the committee an opportunity to raise a wide range of issues with the Department of Agriculture.
“Members will be keen to discuss issues around trade and Brexit, as well as the rollout of rural development plans,” he said.
Direct payment will also be discussed, as well as issues around animal health and welfare and food safety
“In terms of forestry, we will hear from the Department about the new land classification system and environmental requirements and new consent system for forestry roads. Direct payment will also be discussed, as well as issues around animal health and welfare and food safety.”
Committee proceedings can be viewed live here.
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