Brittany Ferries Drops Live Animal Exports | Dublin News

Brittany Ferries is exiting Ireland’s live animal export market next month, leaving Irish Ferries as the sole major roll-on/roll-off provider for livestock — a move sparked by disruptive protests at Portsmouth. Farmers and politicians warn this threatens vital EU market access and price competitiveness, while animal welfare groups applaud the shift, citing suffering endured by calves during grueling journeys. With Brittany Ferries’ exit, officials are scrambling to preserve service continuity, pushing for expanded Irish Ferries operations and public consultations, as the Department of Agriculture reaffirms its duty to uphold animal welfare standards and support EU regulatory reforms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4898fa180e02f139