Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2024
122. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine how he will ensure biosecurity measures at Irish points of entry are increased as a preventative step; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4631/24]
View answerMy Department has resources in place at Border Control Posts to carry out plant health checks. All regulated third country wood products are subject to inspection at the point of entry into Ireland and the EU. Prior to Brexit there were no border controls for UK imports. In relation to roundwood log imports in 2024, all consignments will receive a documentary, identity and physical check.
All wood packaging material – wooden pallets, crates, boxes, dunnage etc. associated with imports into the EU, including Ireland must be treated and marked in accordance with the international standard ISPM No.15 for Regulation of Wood Packaging in International Trade.
