Agriculture Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 June 2022

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Questions (939)

Paul Murphy

Question:

939. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if chickens in Ireland are imported from other countries in relation to chicks born within the meat and egg industry in Ireland; and if not, if they are bred with sexed semen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32820/22]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Chicks for the meat industry in Ireland are born in Ireland. They are not bred with sexed semen as both male and female chicks are used in this industry. Chicks for the table egg industry in Ireland are imported as day old chicks.