The department confirmed they are maintaining the current export policy and the trade remains secure. I am drained from the constant fighting but clearly relieved that our livelihoods are protected for now. We have to keep a close eye on the regulators to ensure they do not try to shift …
April 24, 2021
Final supporters
The Irish Livestock Stakeholders Association – Welfare Group (Chairperson - Elizabeth Scallan)
The Irish Livestock Stakeholders Association have created the following petition to help the general public recognise the importance of livestock exports to farmers, regional communities and the Irish economy. We also want to share the contribution the industry makes to improving nutrition in overseas countries by providing safe sources of meat.
Live exports have continued to provide an income to farmers and create employment to thousands of people in regional Ireland in a time when many other areas of the rural economy have been affected. The ban of the trade would create problems both domestically and internationally.
From an international perspective, supporting Irish live exports also means supporting the continual development of world-leading animal welfare standards that Irish Exporters and the Department of Agriculture have developed over decades. We now operate to the highest animal welfare standards in the world. If Irish live exports are banned, other less experienced countries will step in and fill what would be a significant market void. For animal welfare, this would be a huge step in the wrong direction. Other exporting countries will not have the same standards and practice implemented in Ireland.
From a National perspective, a halt to exports will result in factories dictating beef prices. It is widely known that an industry where beef processors have the monopoly, exporting livestock is vital in ensuring price competition in the market place by providing an alternative outlet for farmers.
Our association have increasing concerns for the future of our industry. Radical animal rights activist groups are constantly campaigning and have pledged they will not stop until they have banned the trade. However, rather than indulging in arguments that put the rights of animals against the welfare of farmers and regional people. We feel a more sensible approach to discussions and actions is required.
As a result, we have created this petition to show the positive effects that Irish live exports has on many people’s lives. If you support Irish farmers and Live exports. Please sign this petition.
Updates
February 15, 2021
We hit one thousand signatures today. It has been a taxing journey to get this far but seeing this level of recognition for our rural livelihoods keeps me going.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 13, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 11, 2021
265 Comments
Farmer are great carers of their livestock and where i have really noticed this is at the Mart well fed and good covering of condition. They trust the exporters to have the best safety and rest period in place for our livestock. Alice Ryan
My livelyhood depends on a competitive trade for my animals,live exports is one of those trade outlets.Currant regulations are more than sufficient to protect calves during transport
Ireland is an island that exports 90% of the beef it produces without live exports the factories will have a complete monopoly. Beef farmers need more competition not less.
Factories get a 5.6% VAT rebate on cattle purchased from unregistered farmers directly and through marts. Live exporters should be allowed to claim this also. It would cost the exchequer nothing extra but would add 56euro to the buying power of a live explorer's buying a 1000euro animal.
Necessary for competition in cattle trade. As an island nation with a small consumer population we must export our surplus produce to global markets . Irish live cattle are much sought after and their export contributes to the national and rural economy
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The department confirmed they are maintaining the current export policy and the trade remains secure. I am drained from the constant fighting but clearly relieved that our livelihoods are protected for now. We have to keep a close eye on the regulators to ensure they do not try to shift …
April 24, 2021
Final supporters
The Irish Livestock Stakeholders Association – Welfare Group (Chairperson - Elizabeth Scallan)
The Irish Livestock Stakeholders Association have created the following petition to help the general public recognise the importance of livestock exports to farmers, regional communities and the Irish economy. We also want to share the contribution the industry makes to improving nutrition in overseas countries by providing safe sources of meat.
Live exports have continued to provide an income to farmers and create employment to thousands of people in regional Ireland in a time when many other areas of the rural economy have been affected. The ban of the trade would create problems both domestically and internationally.
From an international perspective, supporting Irish live exports also means supporting the continual development of world-leading animal welfare standards that Irish Exporters and the Department of Agriculture have developed over decades. We now operate to the highest animal welfare standards in the world. If Irish live exports are banned, other less experienced countries will step in and fill what would be a significant market void. For animal welfare, this would be a huge step in the wrong direction. Other exporting countries will not have the same standards and practice implemented in Ireland.
From a National perspective, a halt to exports will result in factories dictating beef prices. It is widely known that an industry where beef processors have the monopoly, exporting livestock is vital in ensuring price competition in the market place by providing an alternative outlet for farmers.
Our association have increasing concerns for the future of our industry. Radical animal rights activist groups are constantly campaigning and have pledged they will not stop until they have banned the trade. However, rather than indulging in arguments that put the rights of animals against the welfare of farmers and regional people. We feel a more sensible approach to discussions and actions is required.
As a result, we have created this petition to show the positive effects that Irish live exports has on many people’s lives. If you support Irish farmers and Live exports. Please sign this petition.
Updates
February 15, 2021
We hit one thousand signatures today. It has been a taxing journey to get this far but seeing this level of recognition for our rural livelihoods keeps me going.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 13, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
February 11, 2021
265 Comments
Live exports for our store cattle, breeding cattle was and continues to be a vital outlet for the suckler farmers we need to be able to export to our nearest neighbour's as we have done for decades this will help to keep farming alive especially along the western seaboard.....
Farmer are great carers of their livestock and where i have really noticed this is at the Mart well fed and good covering of condition. They trust the exporters to have the best safety and rest period in place for our livestock. Alice Ryan
My livelyhood depends on a competitive trade for my animals,live exports is one of those trade outlets.Currant regulations are more than sufficient to protect calves during transport
Ireland is an island that exports 90% of the beef it produces without live exports the factories will have a complete monopoly. Beef farmers need more competition not less.
Factories get a 5.6% VAT rebate on cattle purchased from unregistered farmers directly and through marts. Live exporters should be allowed to claim this also. It would cost the exchequer nothing extra but would add 56euro to the buying power of a live explorer's buying a 1000euro animal.
Necessary for competition in cattle trade. As an island nation with a small consumer population we must export our surplus produce to global markets . Irish live cattle are much sought after and their export contributes to the national and rural economy
Support Irish farmers!
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Live exports for our store cattle, breeding cattle was and continues to be a vital outlet for the suckler farmers we need to be able to export to our nearest neighbour's as we have done for decades this will help to keep farming alive especially along the western seaboard.....