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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 May 2012

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Questions (459)

Paul Connaughton

Question:

556 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason the certification system for exporting cattle from Gort mart, County Galway, has been removed; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is causing hardship to those who export cattle from this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25440/12]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The service provided by the local office in my Department to certify cattle for export from Gort Mart is currently under review associated with the cost of providing the service. I hope to give you further information as soon as the review is completed.