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Poll: Should the government put an end to live exports?

It has been argued that live export is a “pitiless trade” that harms animals.

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Jan 15th 2019, 8:35 AM

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Opinion: We must stop sending Irish animals to Libya where they face a cruel death

Terrified bulls are often strung up by a hind leg while fully conscious, before having their throats slashed at repeatedly until they bleed to death, writes Caroline Rowley

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Jan 15th 2019, 7:00 AM

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Almost 3,000 live cattle to be exported to Libya tomorrow

Animal rights groups have criticised the export but the department said it enforces a strict system of transport rules.

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Feb 19th 2013, 2:09 PM