Advances in animal health laws discussed at North/South council

SHEEP electronic identification and the progress being made north and south on legislation in the areas of animal health and welfare were discussed at the latest North/South ministerial council in Dublin.

Ministers Brendan Smith and Michelle Gildernew attended the council, along with Minister Eamon Ryan, Minister of State, Conor Lenihan and Junior Minister Robin Newton.

The ministers noted the ongoing progress on the delivery of the draft all-island animal health and welfare strategy.