Billy Timmins
Ceist:188 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position on the export of live horses for slaughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7169/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 3 March 2004
Ceisteanna (117)
Freagraí scríofa
Trade in horses between member states and from member states to third countries is governed by European law and specific commission decisions which establish the health conditions and certification to be applied to such animals for trade purposes. All export licences issued by my Department are in respect of animals for breeding, racing, jumping and sport use. My Department has not issued export licences for horses for slaughter.