Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
587. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the regulations that exist with regard to the importation of animal manure into the State; if his attention has been drawn to an increased demand for same; the reason for such demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38797/22]
View answerRegulation (EC) No. 1069/2009 governs the use of animal by-products within the EU. In particular, Article 48 of this Regulation sets out the controls that must be in place for the dispatch of animal by-products, including animal manure, between Member States.
The latest available figures from the EU Trade Control and Expert System below do not indicate an increase in dispatches of animal manure to Ireland.
Dispatches of Animal Manure to Ireland (kg)
|
2020 |
2021 |
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106,861,992 |
89,310,614 |
