Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 October 2007
362 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will report on the work of the North-South unit in her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22591/07]
View answerThe North-South Unit of my Department is the central and coordinating point for any matter involving co-operation in relation to Agriculture between my Department and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland.
The main areas of co-operation were laid down in the Good Friday Agreement and the North-South Unit facilitates progress in these areas. The areas specifically identified were animal and plant health. The work of the North-South Unit includes contact with the Joint Secretariat of the North South Ministerial Council and involvement in sectoral meetings.
