Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 699: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the procedure for obtaining a live export licence for livestock; his plans to review this procedure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12646/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Intra-community trade in livestock is governed by Council Directive 64/432/EEC (bovine and swine) and Council Directive 91/68/EEC (ovine and caprine). In order to export livestock, an exporter must obtain a health certificate for the animal/s intended for export. Following inspection if the animal/s meet the animal health requirements as set down in Community law, a Departmental Veterinary Inspector issues a health certificate. There are no current plans to review this procedure.