Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 April 2009
325 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the discussions he has had with his UK counterpart regarding the killing of Irish live exported cattle in British meat plants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14097/09]
View answerTrade in meat and live cattle, and commercial decisions on the slaughtering of cattle are a matter for the industry.
Live cattle exports to the UK, in the first three months of 2009, totalled some 14,000 head, over 156% up on the same period last year. The main reasons for this increase were reduced cattle availability and higher returns on the market.
