Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Martin Kenny is calling for an all-Ireland solution to allow live animal exports to resume between North and South.


He says the Bluetongue outbreak has led to a suspension that's hitting marts, breeders and farmers hard ahead of the busy spring season.


Deputy Kenny is urging expanded testing and closer co-operation to prevent further spread of the virus.


Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Kenny says an all-Ireland Bluetongue resolution is urgently needed to restore live exports North and South.

Sinn F&eacute;in Agriculture spokesperson Martin Kenny is calling for an all-Ireland solution to allow live animal exports to resume between North and South.
 He says the Bluetongue outbreak has led to a suspension that's hitting marts, breeders and farmers hard ahead of the busy spring season.
 Deputy Kenny is urging expanded testing and closer co-operation to prevent further spread of the virus.
 Speaking in the D&aacute;il, Deputy Kenny says an all-Ireland Bluetongue resolution is urgently needed to restore live exports North and South.

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