# trade-off

Last year

2022

The Explainer x Noteworthy: Why are Irish unweaned calves being exported?

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and vet Dr Alexander Rabitsch tell Susan Daly about animal welfare concerns in the growing trade to Europe.

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Sep 7th 2022, 3:22 PM

‘Empty bellies’: Unweaned calves left without milk for long periods on journey to Europe

Department audit finds some operators not complying with feeding intervals, Noteworthy reveals.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 6:30 AM

‘A slow, terrible death’: The fate of Irish cattle exported outside of the EU

Noteworthy finds the State has little to no control over what happens to animals once they leave Ireland.

23.1k

Sep 1st 2022, 7:00 AM

'Export loophole’: Irish cattle shipped from Spain on ‘substandard’ vessels

A report by

Niall Sargent

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws.

Thousands of cattle exported on vessels that do not meet standards required under Irish laws

Niall Sargent of Noteworthy reports that unwanted males from the dairy industry are among those exported

Destinations include Egypt where ‘appalling’ slaughter techniques are common

25.7k

Aug 31st 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

Opinion: Vulnerable unweaned calves need protection in our export trade

Animal welfare campaigner Caroline Rowley outlines why she is challenging the State’s enforcement of EU law to protect farm animals exported abroad.

22.7k

Mar 31st 2021, 10:00 AM

'Our relationship is getting closer': Donald Trump hints at new trade agreement between US and Mexico

The trilateral NAFTA treaty has been a key target of the US president’s aggressive trade strategy.

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Aug 25th 2018, 5:32 PM

Crafty dog is a better negotiator than you will ever be

Just give up now.

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Nov 11th 2014, 8:25 AM

Man saves mole's life by bargaining with bird

An epic tale of honour and bribery.

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Jul 19th 2013, 9:47 AM