Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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221. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his progress in achieving market access to Turkey for Irish live exports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21378/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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On 13th June 2016 Ireland was added to the list of Countries approved to export live cattle to Turkey. The market was opened following a period of detailed engagement by DAFM with the Turkish authorities, which culminated in a visit to Ireland by a Turkish Veterinary team in May 2016. A Veterinary Certificate allowing live exports of cattle from Ireland to Turkey is now in place in relation to cattle for breeding, fattening and slaughter.