Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2026
177. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine with regards to all beef imported from the United Kingdom in 2024, if the country of origin for all imports is known to the Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35533/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll beef consignments entering the EU from a third country (which includes Great Britain) through Ireland must do so through an approved Border Control Post (BCP) - Dublin and Rosslare Ports, and Dublin and Shannon Airports. At the BCP, my Department conducts official controls on each consignment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. These controls include documentary checks, identity checks and, where required, physical examinations and sampling. The documentary check includes a review of the export veterinary health certificate for each consignment - each health certificate states the country of origin of the consignment.
Beef consignments from Northern Ireland, in accordance with the Windsor Framework, do not require entry into the EU through a BCP. Beef must bear the appropriate labelling and identification marks and be accompanied by the relevant commercial documentation indicating its origin.
