John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

The resources are not a difficulty, they are more than adequate. Moreover, all consignments being imported into the EU must first be presented at EU border inspection posts. At the BIPs they undergo a documentary and identity check and the physical checks are carried at frequencies laid down by EU law. Where required, samples for laboratory analysis for the purpose of safeguarding human and animal health is also carried out. Once imported meat has met all the required conditions, it is released for free circulation within the Union.

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