Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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253. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering reducing or removing fees of up to €8 on calf exports as suggested by farming organisations to reduce the administrative costs for trade in this sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2433/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The inspection fees on live exports are designed to cover the cost of the inspection process.  My Department will keep the fees under review in order to ensure that they do not negatively impact on the live export trade in calves.

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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254. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of designated boats for live trade in all sectors, in tabular form; the number of boats due for inspection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2434/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The current details of the number of live trade vessels, both presently approved and those due for inspection, are as follows:

I will continue to ensure that Irish livestock producers have the option of exporting to as many global markets as possible and the question of when and where to conduct trade missions to ensure the maximum benefit to Irish agriculture is kept constantly under review.