Pat Rabbitte
Question:220 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the position regarding the investigation by the special investigation unit of his Department into the seizure of a consignment of cattle at a factory (details supplied) in County Tipperary in November 1997 believed to have been smuggled from Northern Ireland; if the investigation has been completed; if any prosecutions have been initiated on foot of the investigation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25803/00]