Britain's favourite fresh produce magazine since 1895 By Michael Barker Friday 8th March 2019, 11:38 GMT Defra's Moriarty homes in on new role Defra permanent secretary moves to Clare Moriarty Department for Exiting the European Union following Philip Rycroft's retirement efra permanent secretary Clare experienced and highly-effective "It’s been my immense privilege to lead D Moriarty is switching to the same permanent secretary, who has led Defra Defra for the last three and a half years, and position at the Department for with great distinction. She has a deep my respect and admiration for colleagues Exiting the European Union, the cabinet understanding of the practical and policy across the Defra group is profound. We secretary Sir Mark Sedwill has announced. challenges and opportunities of Brexit. I have led the way in preparing for EU exit am delighted that Clare will be leading while also progressing the government’s Moriarty's move comes following Philip DExEU through the next phase and playing commitment to improve the environment Rycroft's retirement from the civil service, a central role in the entire government within a generation, and continuing to and comes at a critical juncture for the effort. I am also pleased that she will deliver vital services for our customers. government with Brexit just three weeks continue to lead vital components of the Tamara Finkelstein, as interim permanent away. Civil Service’s corporate agenda, including secretary, and the senior team will provide as faith and belief champion. stability and leadership over the coming The search for a replacement for Moriarty months to enable the department to will begin in due course, with Tamara Moriarty added: "It’s an honour to be asked deliver its critical work." Finkelstein, who is currently leading on to lead the Department for Exiting the Defra’s EU exit preparations, acting as European Union at such an important time permanent secretary at Defra until a for the UK. We have a massive agenda successor is appointed. ahead of us and I look forward to working with Stephen Barclay and the excellent Of Moriarty's appointment at DExEU, Sir team in DExEU to chart the way forward. Mark said: "Clare Moriarty is an http://www.fruitnet.com/americafruit/article/1474/parts-of-san-diego-quarantined-as-psyllid-count-mounts © Copyright Market Intelligence Ltd - Fruitnet.com 2014. The copyright on this article and all content published on Market Intelligence Ltd - Fruitnet.com is held by Market Intelligence Ltd - Fruitnet.com Limited, a joint venture between Market Intelligence Limited and Dr Rolf M Wolf Media GmbH. All rights reserved. Neither this article nor any part of it may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form, including print- outs, screen grabs and information retrieval systems, without the prior permission of the copyright owners..