Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
879. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if cattle exported from Ireland are required to be TB tested in advance; if the Government intend to revise such requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23401/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder EU Commission Regulation 2019/4057, cattle over 42 days of age traded to other Member States are required to have passed a TB test within the previous 30 days, unless they are going straight for slaughter in the Member State of destination, in which case they must come from TB free herds. With regard to third country trade, depending on the destination and type of export certificate, cattle either need to be TB tested in the previous 30 days, or must come from TB free herds.
These testing requirements are either laid down under EU Regulation or are conditions of market access as laid down by importing third countries. The Government has no plans to revise these requirements, as any revisions fall for decisions by the EU or third country governments, as appropriate.
