Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2022
226. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of animals that have been exported live from Ireland in 2020, 2021 and 2022, broken down by species (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34823/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine only permits animals to be transported in compliance with the EU's animal welfare legislation. This is supported by the Government.
The table below shows the number of animals recorded as having been exported from Ireland to all other destinations in the years displayed.
The data supplied in the table below in respect of cattle is provided by the Department's Animal Identification and Movement System, for movements recorded up to 19 June 2022. The data supplied in the table below in respect of sheep and pigs is provided by the EU TRACES system, for movements recorded up to 26th June 2022.
|
- |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
|
Cattle |
265,663 |
247,541 |
206,087 |
|
Sheep |
27,963 |
19,618 |
1,404 |
|
Pigs |
491,740 |
474,994 |
228,925 |
