Thursday 7th November

Morning Session
Location: Institute for Ireland in Europe

9.30am Dr Margaret Malone, Institute for Ireland in Europe
Overview of Community Developments, political / institutional aspects.

10.15am Mr Jarlath Coleman, JJC CONSULTANTS http://jjcconsultants.com/
Overview of the agricultural policy and regulatory process in the EU

11.00am Coffee Break

11.15am Mr David Harmon, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Geoghan-Quinn, Research, Innovation and Science.
Overview Institutional and International Policy; Research and Educational Support programmes

12.00 Noon Mr John McClintock
CAP and Community Budget in the context of European Economy and revised CAP arrangements, International Trade.

General Discussion

1.30-2.30 pm Lunch in Institute

3.00pm – 5.00pm Visit to University of Leuven and the Historical Groot Begijnhof Van Leuven - Unesco World Heritage site

Dinner / Networking and Overnight in Institute

Friday 8th November
Morning Session
Location: Institute for Ireland in Europe

9.30am Eileen Kelly, Agricultural Officer N. Ireland Office
CAP- Its future role in the European Community: - to include Rural Development, Greening, Food safety, food security.

10.15am Roberto Aparicio, Policy Officer DG DEVCO C1 (Food security, Nutrition and Rural Development) The Community Development Aid Programme – policies, programmes, operational mechanisms -assistance and supports for Development

11.00am Coffee Break

11.15am Conor Mulvihill Irish representative on COPA* COGECA
Sian Davies, Policy officer for BAP COPA* COGECA
Agriculture in Europe - The issues from a farming and Agri food Industry perspective

12.15pm Mr Rob Simpson, Basis
New additions to the Professional Development Agenda

General Discussion

1.15-2.15pm Lunch in Institute

2.15- 5.30pm Cedia Board Meeting – Board Members Only