Ivor Callely
Question:477 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of live cattle trade in 2006 and comparative figures for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32939/06]
View answerTuesday, 17 October 2006
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The following table sets out details of the export of live cattle for each of the last 5 years and for the nine months to the end of September 2006.
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
Jan-Sept 2006 |
|
100,457 |
148,094 |
221,093 |
130,347 |
185,267 |
198,344 |
Live exports continue to be an important outlet for our cattle, providing an essential element of competition with the beef trade. Following an increase of more than 40% in such exports in 2005, the strong upward trend has continued in 2006. Figures for 2006 to date show a further increase of over 45% against the same period in 2005.