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Official account for Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary at @daera_ni and NICS Diversity & Inclusion Champion. Website:

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DAERA MInister @AndrewMuirNI announces competition to appoint Just Transition Commission Chair & 15 Members & calls for applications
More at https://t.co/JNEv72HJeR @niexecutive @Justice_NI @Education_NI @deptinfra @healthdpt @CommunitiesNI @ExecOfficeNI @dptfinance @Economy_NI

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Thanks to everyone who visited the DAERA stand at #BalmoralShow2026. Take a look back at some of our highlights from the four days 👇

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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir launches the Bovine Genetics Project (BGP) at Balmoral Show.

Pictured with Sustainable Ruminant Genetics (SRG) Chairperson Victor Chestnutt and CEO John Moore, Martin McKendry, DAERA Head of Food, Farming & Rural Affairs.

🔗: https://t.co/f8onifGvnX

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📢AI UPDATE | DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted across Northern Ireland from 𝟬𝟬:𝟬𝟭 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟱 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

More information: https://t.co/jjesx5ZkVO

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The Assembly’s approval of legislation to establish a Just Transition Commission was today hailed by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir as a significant milestone for climate action in Northern Ireland.

More info: https://t.co/0eomtrk5Ye

[Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service @NIFRSOFFICIAL]

Firefighters are continuing to tackle the wildfire at Sandbank Road, Hilltown. Please stay safe & avoid the area.

If you are visiting the countryside, remember:
➡️Extinguish cigarettes & BBQs
➡️Avoid lighting open fires
➡️Don’t leave litter behind

If you see a fire, call 999.

[Linsey Farrell @LinseyFarrell]

Please share this important opportunity to begin a career in the NICS. Important roles delivering vital public services!

[Police Newry, Mourne and Down @PSNINMDown]

Please stay away from the Mournes today!

The Fire and Rescue Service are currently dealing with gorse fires in the area and have asked that anyone planning to hike in the area, stay away for the duration of the day while they deal with the issue.

[Katrina Godfrey @Katr1naG]

Tracey Teague, Brian Dooher, Julie Thompson, David Reid & I are taking on the @marathonbcm relay next Sunday in support of @WomensAidF 💜 and the amazing (and sadly much needed) work it does. Link below if you’d like to join us in supporting that work https://t.co/sL0F6zKYk7

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⚠️If you suspect Blue-Green algae-Report suspected blooms:
📲On Bloomin Algae App-submitting photo of algae bloom https://t.co/wc1pH3xQyH
📧[email protected]
☎️0800 80 70 60
🔗 More at: https://t.co/9x4OTGDwDm

@nidirect @belfastcc @DiscoverNI @EnvironmentNI

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Public urged to remain vigilant for sightings of Asian hornets as monitoring activity begins in Dundonald. More info: https://t.co/IAPgsjlGhw @nidirect @InvasNI @BelfastLive @belfastcc @EnvironmentNI @BelTel @LouiseMCullen @cedarrecordsni @DiscoverCAFRE @AFBI_NI @AndrewMuirNI

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Protests are planned at a number of locations in Northern Ireland over the next few days.
You should allow extra time for journeys due to potential traffic disruption.
Information on any traffic issues will be available on the @TrafficwatchNI website: https://t.co/tw5lrQ9VXq

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Are you Blue Green Algae aware?
🔎Did you know you can keep up to date with latest confirmed cases on our online viewer?
🔗Available at: https://t.co/QHPgjhocWg
@nidirect
@EnvironmentNI
@ClimateNI
@niwnews
@DiscoverCAFRE
@AFBI_NI
@niexecutive
@deptinfra @WalkNI @LouiseMCullen

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Department of Health is aware that protests are likely to take place at a number of locations across Northern Ireland in the coming days. ⬇️

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DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has today launched Northern Ireland’s third Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) alongside @NationalTrustNI, setting out actions required to improve our climate change resilience over next 5 years.

Read more: https://t.co/XOyobGGXUi

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DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI discusses day two of his visit to Brussels and Netherlands. @niexecutive
@BrusselsNI @LouiseMCullen
@ExecOfficeNI @DiscoverCAFRE @AFBI_NI
@nibusinessinfo @AgroBericht @FarmingLifeNI @AgrilandIreland @UFUHQ @UKMisBrussels

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DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI reflects on a busy St Patrick's Day of engagements in Brussels- first of two day visit to Belgium & the Netherlands. @BrusselsNI @ukinbrussels @niexecutive @IrelandInEU
@ExecOfficeNI @DiscoverCAFRE @LouiseMCullen
@Food_NI @nibusinessinfo @LMCNI

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Muir showcases Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector at St Patrick’s Day breakfast in Brussels. More info: https://t.co/etyYmQHptd @AndrewMuirNI @BrusselsNI @niexecutive @ExecOfficeNI @DiscoverCAFRE @AFBI_NI @Food_NI @LMCNI

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ❤️

Watch the second in our International Women's Day series, as Dr. Nuala McQuaid chats about her career in DAERA.👇

@ClimateNI @dptfinance @EqualityCommNI @AndrewMuirNI

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! ❤️

Next up in our International Women's Day series, hear about the wide range of roles held by women across DAERA.
Anne Benzces from @DiscoverCAFRE talks about her career👇

@AndrewMuirNI @EqualityCommNI @dptfinance @RuralCommNet @RuralNetworkNI