Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Department officials have been in contact with the Israeli competent authority, bringing to their attention for review and any appropriate action, certain online footage regarding the handling/transport of cattle in Israel which is alleged to relate to a consignment of animals which left Ireland in November 2023.

The intra-community and international trade in live animals is highly valued by the agri-business sector. The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine facilitates this commercial trade while ensuring that live animal exports are carried out in compliance with legislative welfare standards.