Mr. Aidan O'Driscoll:

Our animal identification and movement system is one of the most advanced in Europe. In response to questions about some of the issues on the SIU I said that a key aspect is the protection of that system to keep it state-of-the-art and to prevent any mischievous movement of animals or illegal movement of animals which could give rise to a danger to our animal health status. The protection of that system is a really important function carried out by the Department. That system is the absolute lynchpin of all our animal health systems.