Seamus Kirk
Ceist:292 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the importation of sheep from Northern Ireland will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26631/01]
Vol. 543 No. 2
292 Mr. Kirk asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the importation of sheep from Northern Ireland will recommence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26631/01]
Following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Great Britain, trade in sheep, pigs and other susceptible species between the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, and this jurisdiction was prohibited.