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The North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) was established under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (1998), to develop consultation, co-operation and action within the island of Ireland.
North South Implementation Bodies
Areas of Co-Operation
In each of the six Areas of Co-Operation common policies and approaches are agreed in the North South Ministerial Council but implemented separately in each jurisdiction.
Agriculture
Common Agricultural Policy issues, animal and plant health policy and research rural development
… more Education
Education for children with special needs, educational under-achievement, teacher qualifications and school, youth and teacher exchanges
… more Environment
Environment protection, pollution, water quality management and waste management in a cross-border content
… more Health
Accident and emergency planning, co-operation on high technology equipment, cancer research and health promotion
… more Tourism including Tourism Ireland
The promotion of the island of Ireland overseas as a tourist destination via the establishment of a new company, known as Tourism Ireland
… more Our publications
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North South Ministerial Council
Joint Secretariat
58 Upper English Street
Armagh
BT61 7LG Telephone: (028/048) 3751 8068
Joint Secretariat
58 Upper English Street
Armagh
BT61 7LG Telephone: (028/048) 3751 8068
NSMC HQ