Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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178. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if animals brought to a mart, unsold and returned to a farm incur a movement under the four-movement rule; if so, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6924/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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There is no rule limiting the number of movements of cattle for beef production. Such specifications are entirely a commercial matter and are not conditions imposed by my Department. In-spec bonus payments are made in respect of cattle which meet certain market specifications demanded by trade customers. The four movement specification to which you refer is an example of this.