Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the full extent of Irish lamb exports to EU or non-EU countries in each of the past five years; the scope that exists for the expansion of the industry; her proposals in this regard; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4113/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Figures for the exports of Irish Sheep meat over the last 5 years are as follows:

A Strategy Group examined the sheep industry in the first half of last year and presented me with a comprehensive report including 37 specific recommendations on the actions that needed to be taken and the support that the sector required to ensure its viability at all levels into the future. In July last, I set up a group comprising of all the main stakeholders in the industry as well as the relevant State Bodies and my Department to progress the implementation of those recommendations. The Implementation Group has not yet completed its work.