Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have been working with exporters who are considering the possibility of taking beef and, potentially, sheepmeat out of either Cork or Waterford. However, there is an issue in respect of accessing boats at an affordable price.

The Department's job is to ensure appropriate veterinary standards for those shipments. Two companies with a track record of live exports are actively seeking to export in the next six weeks.

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