Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 170: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of the live export trade; the number and type of animals exported to date in 2007; the anticipated outcome for 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18389/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Live exports continue to be an important outlet for our cattle and providing an essential element in the overall sector. Following a significant increase over the last few years, these exports have declined somewhat to date in 2007. At the end of May, a total of 42,807 Cattle and 72,821 Calves had been exported from Ireland. On current trends, it is anticipated that this trade, over the full year, will decline by approximately 12% in comparison to 2006.