Minister Muir appoints External Facilitator for the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Stakeholder Task and Finish Group
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DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has appointed an external facilitator for the Nutrients Action Programme (NAP) Stakeholder Task and Finish Group.
Karen Brosnan, who brings over 25 years of experience working across agriculture, environment and public policy, will lead the multi-stakeholder group to consider responses to the NAP consultation, any alternative solutions and develop revised proposals for the NAP 2026-29 for the consideration of the Minister.
Welcoming the appointment, DAERA Minister Andrew Muir said: “The appointment of Karen Brosnan will help facilitate a way forward on the Nutrients Action Programme to help improve water quality through working with the members of the Group to reach agreed solutions.
“I trust that her independence, expertise and previous experience will enable her to work with all interested parties to ensure a successful outcome. It is important that the Group now progresses its work with pace, to agree proposals that are evidence based, workable at farm level within realistic timeframes and which meet legislative requirements.”
The first meeting of the Group, which has representation from DAERA, the farming and agri-food sector and environmental groups, will take place in the very near future. The terms of reference will be confirmed following their agreement with the Group at its first meeting.
Notes to editors:
- Ms Brosnan has previously led multi-stakeholder processes for organisations including the Environmental Protection Agency, Teagasc, and the Irish Farmers’ Association. Ms Brosnan currently serves on the boards of the Agri-Food Regulator, Horse Sport Ireland and Agri Aware. Previously she chaired Nuffield Ireland and Gurteen Agricultural College.
- During this timebound process, consideration will be given to the economic impact of these revised proposals and a draft Economic Impact Assessment will also be prepared.
- A further eight-week public consultation will be carried out on the updated proposals and the draft Economic Impact Assessment.
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