The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) invites comments from individuals and organisations on proposals for a Rural Proofing Bill.
The proposed Bill would require government departments and local councils to assess whether new policies are likely to have a different impact in rural areas compared with elsewhere.
The consultation will run from As part of the consultation exercise, DARD is hosting a series of public meetings to hear your views.
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