Michael Healy-Rae
Ceist:1403. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38142/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 18 September 2012
Ceisteanna (1403, 1407)
Michael Creed
Ceist:1407. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture; Food and the Marine if he will clarify the situation regarding live exports to Libya in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38418/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1403 and 1407 together.
Following extensive consultation with the Libyan authorities by my Department with the support and assistance of the Irish Embassy in Rome, the Libyan market was recently opened for live male cattle under 24 months from Ireland. My Department will continue to work with the Libyan authorities with a view to further easing trading access.