Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 477: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the level of live cattle trade in 2006 and comparative figures for the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32939/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The following table sets out details of the export of live cattle for each of the last 5 years and for the nine months to the end of September 2006.

Live exports continue to be an important outlet for our cattle, providing an essential element of competition with the beef trade. Following an increase of more than 40% in such exports in 2005, the strong upward trend has continued in 2006. Figures for 2006 to date show a further increase of over 45% against the same period in 2005.