Received 16 August 2017
Decided
Part-Granted
Request Reference 17/268
Requester Type Other
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The following information is sought relevant to the ten month period from 1st January, 2016 to 31st October, 2016 only. The questions relate to live sheep and live cattle of all ages. If you are unable to provide the answers to these questions, please say why you are unable and if known, where else might the relevant information be recorded. 1. In total, how many i) sheep ii) cattle or iii) other farm animal species were transported from the Republic of Ireland (ROI) to a. Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) b. The UK c. EU States other than the UK d. Countries other than any listed above 2. From the above answers can you in each case advise the breakdown between animals destined for breeding and animals destined for slaughter and further fattening. 3. From the above answers can you in each case advise the mode of transportation? a. By road and roll on roll off ferry b. By air and road c. By purpose designed animal transportation ship and road. d. Any other means of transportation or combination of means. Please provide details. 4. In total, how many journeys commencing with road transportation were undertaken for both i) sheep ii) cattle or iii) other farm animal