DAERA would like to consult on the allocation and use of the additional fishing quota allocated to Northern Ireland as a result of the UK leaving the EU. Additional quota is the increased share of the available quota, on top of that previously allocated (existing quota) whilst the UK was a...More
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is consulting on proposals to prohibit the fishing for and selling edible crab which has recently cast its shell (soft-shelled edible crab) and the sale and buying of edible crab for non human consumption uses.
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Today fewer children walk to school than children 30 years ago. In 2020 a Department for Infrastructure report highlighted that 68% of primary school pupils were driven to and from school by car, while just 19% usually walked. This is despite the fact that just under half of children live less...More
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is delighted to present the draft Rural Policy Framework and look forward to hearing your views. This Framework has been developed collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, private, and...More
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has responsibility for the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 as amended by Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014. This legislation is now to be reviewed by the department and we welcome the views of...More
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended by the Disability Discrimination) (Northern Ireland) (Order 2006) requires public authorities, when carrying out their functions, to have due regard to the need to:
promote positive attitudes towards disabled people
encourage...More
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on Further Education (FE) Support and Charging policy at the College for Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE).
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