Michael D. Higgins
Question:62 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his Department has conducted a thorough investigation into a recently reported case of a complaint against an Irish meat plant which breached EU regulations on BSE by exporting meat containing specified risk material to Britain; the outcome of the investigation; the action he has taken to prevent a recurrence of this incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4965/02]