Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I thank the Minister very much for that.

In his statement on page 3, the Minister states that the total value of Irish foal exports sold at public auction in 2022 amounted to over €293 million. Last week Horse Sport Ireland appeared before the committee here regarding passports for foals and their sale.

I do not believe Horse Sport Ireland falls under the Minister's responsibility. but is he aware of this? There is a delay of months for passports for the sale of foals. The €293 million is of extravagant value to the horse industry. Will the Minister look into it to see what is the delay and whether his Department or the Government can do something to resolve any issues that exist?