Johnny Brady
Question:184 Mr. J. Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of live cattle exports in 2003; the destination countries for these exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7095/04]
View answerWednesday, 3 March 2004
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The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the table below.
|
Destination |
Calves |
Adult Cattle |
Total |
|
Northern Ireland |
33 |
38,022 |
38,055 |
|
United Kingdom |
0 |
1,786 |
1,786 |
|
France |
0 |
84 |
84 |
|
Italy |
1,313 |
18,131 |
19,444 |
|
Belgium |
1,453 |
810 |
2,263 |
|
Netherlands |
32,749 |
1,743 |
34,492 |
|
Germany |
0 |
63 |
63 |
|
Spain |
26,426 |
60,909 |
87,335 |
|
Other EU |
0 |
649 |
649 |
|
Lebanon |
0 |
36,922 |
36,922 |
|
Total |
61,974 |
159,119 |
221,093 |
The overall figure for live exports in 2003 shows a 50% increase on 2002 exports.