43 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the estimated number of live cattle exported from Ireland so far this year; if his attention has been drawn to recent statements made by the chief executive of the Irish Meat Processors Association which suggested that the level of exports during 1993 caused approximately 1,200 job losses in the meat trade; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that live exports do not hit the meat trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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43 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the estimated number of live cattle exported from Ireland so far this year; if his attention has been drawn to recent statements made by the chief executive of the Irish Meat Processors Association which suggested that the level of exports during 1993 caused approximately 1,200 job losses in the meat trade; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that live exports do not hit the meat trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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1. 23 June 1994

   Ceisteanna-Questions. Oral Answers. - Live Cattle Exports.

   43 Mr. E. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the estimated number of live cattle exported from Ireland so far this year; if his attention has been drawn to recent statements made by the chief executive of the Irish Meat Processors Association which suggested that the level of exports during 1993 caused approximately 1,200 job losses in the meat trade; the steps, if any, he is taking to ensure that live exports do not hit the meat trade; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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