Ship sought for live trade to Libya, Egypt

Chartering a ship to take shipments of live cattle from Waterford and Cork is being actively looked at, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

He said his department has been working hard at trying to get a boat to Libya or Egypt before the end of the year.

“I need to impose acceptable and high veterinary standards on any such boat. I have spoken to a number of potential live cattle exporters, some of whom have successfully done this in the past.