I propose to take Questions Nos. 1292 to 1296, inclusive, together.
Bovine Embryo Collection and Production Teams/Centres are approved to operate by my Department under Regulation 4(3) of S.I. No. 19 of 2009 titled the European Communities (Bovine Breeding) Regulations 2009.
Approved centres are notified to the EU and the approval is open ended. Centres are liable for inspection checks by my officials. A listing of all approved Teams/Centres can be found on the Department's website at www.gov.ie/en/publication/412da-animal-breeding/#approved-establishments-laboratories.
Once approved a Team/Centre can export to Australia and any other country provided they comply with Health Certification laid down by the Ministry for Agriculture in that jurisdiction. Application and conditions for export of Bovine Embryos to Australia are available on the Department’s website at the following address: www.gov.ie/en/collection/91153-exports-of-animal-breeding-products/#australiathe.
The table at the following link details all exports of bovine embryos for the for 2018 to 2022:
<a href="https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/debates/questions/supportingDocumentation//2022-11-08_pq-1292-08112022_en.xlsx">Embryo exports 2018-2022</a