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
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Education for children with special needs, educational under-achievement, teacher qualifications and school, youth and teacher exchanges
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Environment protection, pollution, water quality management and waste management in a cross-border content
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Accident and emergency planning, co-operation on high technology equipment, cancer research and health promotion
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The promotion of the island of Ireland overseas as a tourist destination via the establishment of a new company, known as Tourism Ireland
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