Michael Bell
Question:296 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of cattle exported on the hoof from each port over the past two years; the number of these cattle which originated from Northern Ireland; his views on whether this development has proved costly to the taxpayer in relation to loss of employment, reduced working hours to workers in the meat industry, the subsequent loss of tax and PRSI income and the payment of social welfare payments; the plans, if any, he has to introduce controls to ensure a more balanced policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [195/94]