Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 November 2017
172. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if new restrictions have been introduced on the transport of livestock within the State; if so, the reason therefor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48523/17]
View answerThe legislation governing the transport of livestock within Ireland is set down by Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97.
This regulation requires that those transporting livestock for economic benefit on a journey of 65km or greater must hold a certificate of competence, for transporting livestock specifically, and also be in possession of valid Type 1 transport authorisation.
This current situation remains unchanged.
