Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:-
“Today we have yet another illustration of NI’s ostracisation from the U.K. and its laws.
“The British Government has properly banned animal imports from Germany because foot and mouth disease has been confirmed there. Yet, Northern Ireland, is excluded from the operation of this ban. This is because we are subject, not to UK laws, but EU laws and they continue to allow imports across the EU, including NI, provided they are from outside the immediately affected area of Germany.
“This further example of NI being subject to EU colonial law is, of course, precisely what MLAs voted for before Christmas. Well done Protocol Implementers!”