Written answers
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Live Exports
James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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966. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the value of live exports in each of the years 2015 to 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20536/20]
Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The export of animals is a critical part of Ireland’s livestock industry. It plays a significant role in stimulating price competition and providing an alternative market outlet for farmers. The Department facilitates this trade, recognising its critical importance to the agri-sector, while ensuring that live animal exports meet the highest welfare standards.
The value of Live animal exports between 2015 and 2019 in table below.
Note that the values for bovines include all cattle. The values are taken from CSO figures.
| Year | Jan-Dec 2015 | Jan-Dec 2016 | Jan-Dec 2017 | Jan-Dec 2018 | Jan-Dec 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value of Live Animal Exports | €000 | €000 | €000 | €000 | €000 |
| Horses, Asses, Mules & Hinnies | 259,230 | 202,419 | 282,911 | 265,782 | 267,353 |
| Bovines | 89,791 | 68,499 | 85,213 | 97,067 | 111,661 |
| Swine | 67,364 | 55,792 | 65,329 | 61,237 | 66,685 |
| Sheep & Goats | 1,892 | 2,038 | 2,712 | 1,884 | 973 |
| Birds | 12,065 | 10,953 | 11,617 | 13,257 | 8,365 |
| Other | 166 | 276 | 470 | 550 | 350 |
| Live Animals Total | 430,508 | 339,977 | 448,252 | 439,776 | 455,388 |
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