What DAERA does
Northern Ireland departmental authority for agriculture, environmental policy, rural affairs, fisheries and veterinary matters. Acts as the NI competent authority for plant protection products under EU Regulation 1107/2009 (as it applies to NI under the Windsor Framework), pesticide use, animal health and welfare, and rural payments. Parent department of NIEA and the NI Veterinary Service.
NI competent authority for PPP authorisation under retained EU Reg 1107/2009 (NI follows the EU regime via the Windsor Framework; GB follows the retained-UK regime administered by HSE CRD). Parent department of NIEA.
Contact DAERA
- Phone
- 0300 200 7852
Legal framework
Legislation that DAERA directly enforces.