International Pre-approval inspection of Vessels

eir report and recommendation forms the basis of any decision by DAFM to approve the vessel to carry livestock from the State or in the EU, in line with the legislation in place. Additionally, all voyages of livestock onto dedicated vessels in Ireland must undergo further inspection by specialist ma

rine experts and official veterinarians before any animals can be loaded. DAFM requires marine experts to assist with the following statutory functions and official controls, which are to be performed by a team of inspectors, including at l