date:Feb 28, 2014
water and heating, it said in a statement.
It said maintenance work was under way to ensure the ship met safety standards.
The MCA will reinspect it once the maintenance work is complete.
A spokeswoman for the department said Irelands animal transport rules were set higher than those that apply in other EU member states and is recognised by the EU Commission as being amongst the most effective and stringent legislation in force as regards the welfare during transport of animals by sea.
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