Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail the expected breakdown of the relative membership, of representatives from farming, agri-food, environmental groups and his Department, of the timebound stakeholder task and finish group to be asked to propose measures and actions for inclusion in a revised Nutrients Action Programme, following the current public consultation on the existing proposals.
Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs: After the consultation on the proposed Nutrients Action Programme for 2026-2029 closes, I will set up a timebound stakeholder task and finish group. Membership of this group has not yet been finalised but will be drawn from farming, agri-food, environmental groups and the Department. The membership of the group will be published on the DAERA website when it is confirmed.
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