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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2012

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Ceisteanna (121)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

127 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent exports of cattle to Kazakhstan; if his Department is liaising with officials in Kazakhstan in relation to further opportunities for Irish farmers to facilitate the stocking of Kazakh farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22069/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

All trade with third countries is to be welcomed and my Department will continue to support and facilitate the veterinary health certification of the animals in question and to ensure that the EU rules in relation to welfare/transport requirements are complied with. This particular market is open to any Irish supplier who can satisfy market demands.