(Limerick West) asked the Minister for Agriculture if it is proposed to allow cattle to be moved from restricted herds, under the Diseases of Animals Act, 1966, and be exported to third countries.
Written Answers. - Diseases of Animals Act.
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Because of the disease risks involved and the serious implications which such a measure could have for our valuable cattle trade to third countries, I do not propose to allow cattle from restricted herds to move for export to these markets.