Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 853: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the action being taken to ensure that all marts are recognised assembly areas to comply with the requirements of the EU regulation on the movement of animals and 30-day testing due to come into force early in 2011; the position regarding the implementation of this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1054/11]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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There is no obligation on a mart premises currently to seek approval as an assembly centre, unless the mart wishes to participate in intra-community trade. There are no new EU requirements in relation to animal movement or testing. My Department is engaged in ongoing discussions with the European Commission regarding the interpretation and application of the current rules.