Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2016
241. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made to date in terms of achieving market access to Turkey for Irish live exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21918/16]
View answerOn 13 June 2016 Ireland was added to the list of Countries approved to export live cattle to Turkey. The market was opened following a period of detailed engagement by DAFM with the Turkish authorities, which culminated in a visit to Ireland by a Turkish Veterinary team in May 2016. A Veterinary Certificate allowing live exports of cattle from Ireland to Turkey is now in place in relation to cattle for breeding, fattening and slaughter.
