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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
Animal and plant health; research, innovation and bioeconomy; climate change and biodiversity; farm safety; and 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