Fergus O'Dowd
Question:16 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of countries open for the live cattle trade for the years 1995 to 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3961/03]
Vol. 561 No. 3
16 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of countries open for the live cattle trade for the years 1995 to 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3961/03]
In the period 1995-2002 Ireland exported live cattle to 11 different countries. In recent years the most significant markets for live cattle exports have been Spain, Italy, Northern Ireland and Lebanon.