EC notes Ireland’s concerns over electronic identification in sheep

THE European Commission is taking note of Ireland’s concerns on proposed moves to introduce a system of electronic identification in sheep.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Brendan Smith has welcomed the commission’s recognition of Irish concerns in relation to the implementation of electronic identification (EID) in sheep.

The minister has consistently opposed the mandatory introduction of EID and continues to seek its introduction across the Irish sheep industry on a voluntary basis, according to a statement issued by the department.