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Written question asked by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice) on Monday, 20 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 23 October 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Manure: Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether manure that is (a) subject to (i) annual returns to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency and (ii) veterinary approval and (b) has been granted a licence by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine of the Government of Ireland can lawfully be transported from livestock farms in Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland.

Answer

This is a devolved matter and the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83544
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Licensing Northern Ireland Transport Republic of Ireland Manure
Link
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