Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 October 2012
190. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when exports of live sheep and cattle to Libya will commence; the steps been taken to ensure the commencement of this trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46935/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraAgreement has been reached to the opening of the Libyan market to male cattle under twenty four months from Ireland and we continue to work closely with the Libyan veterinary authorities to have this age limit increased to thirty months. A veterinary certificate for the export of sheep to Libya is under negotiation with the Libyan authorities.
