Charlie McConalogue
Question:180. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total number of pigs exported in 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14739/17]
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The total number of live pigs exported from Ireland in 2016 was 492,129, down 23% on the previous year.
The majority of live pig exports are destined for slaughter in Northern Ireland, which provides a useful alternative outlet for pigmeat processing.
There is also a small proportion of cross border trade in pure bred breeding swine to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.