Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
835. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when approval will be granted on the applications submitted for ships for the live export of cattle; the number and type of animals to be transported; the reason for the delay in granting such approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57829/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe requirements for approval of dedicated vessels for the carriage of cattle by sea are contained in the Diseases of Animals (Carriage of Cattle by Sea) Orders, 1996 and 1998.
A boat (which is currently in Istanbul) is scheduled for re-inspection in mid-January and, subject to a satisfactory report, approval will take place shortly thereafter. The number and type of cattle to be exported is a matter for commercial interests in the live export trade.
