Shane McEntee (Meath, Fine Gael)

On the animal health Bill, this is the busiest time of year for the farming community and one of the main benefits for it is the export of live calves to Holland, Spain and Italy to the veal production units. Over the last month shippers have not been getting their slots on the ship to export their calves. Yesterday, representations were made to the Minister for Agriculture and Food to seek four extra slots to ensure this build up of calves does not continue. Will the Tánaiste ask the Minister to report on that?

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