Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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780. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the export of live cattle to Turkey is likely to commence; if all the necessary protocols have been put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22846/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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On the 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. The Turkish authorities have now tendered for supply of live cattle and any application is a matter for commercial consideration by exporters here.