Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2024
121. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a licence is required to import goods into Ireland (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8135/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraImporters of controlled wood into Ireland are required to be registered with my Department as Professional Operators and each such import is inspected by my Department at the point of entry into Ireland.
The Plant Health Regulation EU PHR 2016/2031 among other things sets out the phytosanitary requirements for the importation of a range of plants and plant products including wood into the EU from Third Countries including Canada.
Phytosanitary measures are in place for a range of different coniferous and hardwood species imported from Canada into the EU. Controlled wood must be inspected by the Canadian National Plant Protection Organisation prior to export and certified by the issue of a Phytosanitary Certificate to attest to the fact that the wood is free from harmful organisms and meets the requirements of the importing country.
