Agriculture Committee to resume discussion of issues facing live exports of calves

Representatives from Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS); Hunter International Livestock Ltd and Wicklow Calf Company Ltd will appear before the Committee.

“The live export trade is a very important part of the Irish beef industry”, said Agriculture Committee Chair, Pat Deering TD.

“In 2018, live exports increased by 31%, reflecting the high quality of Irish stock. At tomorrow’s meeting the Committee will engage with the witnesses about concerns over new regulations around live exports; animal welfare and ensuring lairage capacity in France for calves. The establishment of an exporter representative body to facilitate planning and co-operation between exporters is also likely to be discussed.

The meeting will begin at 3.30pm in Committee Room 1, Leinster House. Watch the meeting live here