Beef Exports

Tuesday, 14 February 2017

Questions (567)

Charlie McConalogue

Question:

567. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the export refunds that are in operation currently for beef exports; if he has discussed this at EU level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6902/17]

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Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are no export refunds in operation for beef products from the EU, nor are there any discussions on this at EU level. Export Refunds for most products were effectively abolished by a WTO agreement in 2015.