Agriculture Industry

Thursday, 2 May 2024

Questions (228)

Claire Kerrane

Question:

228. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on any changes he is aware of with regard to processes around inspections of livestock hauliers given a reported increase in inspections on trucks transporting livestock by Irish officials; if he has had any engagement with the Minister for Transport or other Government colleagues on this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20044/24]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My functions in relation to animal transport relate solely to the welfare of animals being transported. I am unaware of any changes in relation to inspections for the purposes of European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) regulations 2006.

As I have no function in relation to the inspections to which the deputy refers, I have not engaged with other Ministers in this regard.