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"Mr President, I congratulate Mr Maat on his efforts because he tried hard to reach consensus. I want to put on the record the total commitment of farmers to animal welfare. Animal welfare is central to the ethos and the profession of farming, and I am amazed that there are always people in this House who would like to convey an alternative impression.
Animal transport is central to Ireland's agricultural economy. We export 90% of our entire production, be it processed or live. Much of the discussion in committee centred around transport of mature animals for slaughter on mainland Europe. In the case of Ireland, we export young animals for finishing; so live transport is essential and central to the agricultural economy.
The retention of staging posts is important and the question of density also has an impact on the economics of transport. The provision of staging posts, therefore, is a central requirement.
Finally, decisions must be made on scientific findings and I draw the attention of the House to the findings of the recent report prepared by Dr Bernadette Earley, which presented a very coherent, balanced and objective view of live animal transport to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development."@en1
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