asked the Minister for Health the number of prosecutions which have been instituted in the Dublin area under the Food Hygiene Regulations in each of the years 1956 to 1961 inclusive.
44.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Food Hygiene Prosecutions.
43.
asked the Minister for Health the number of prosecutions which have been instituted in (a) the Dublin area and (b) the remainder of the country under the Food Hygiene Regulations in the first nine months of 1961.
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together.
The following are the numbers of prosecutions instituted in the Dublin area under the Food Hygiene Regulations in each of the years 1956-1961:—
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Year |
Prosecutions |
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1956 |
12 |
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1957 |
11 |
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1958 |
19 |
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1959 |
20 |
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1960 |
52 |
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1961 |
47 |
The number of prosecutions instituted under the Food Hygiene Regulations in the first nine months of 1961 in (a) the Dublin area was 34 and (b) the remainder of the country was 10.
The "Dublin area" comprises Dublin City and County in which areas the health services are now administered by the Dublin Health Authority.
Can the Minister say if he can scotch or confirm a rumour that Chinese restaurants purporting to sell Chinese food have been found to sell cat food?
I do not think that arises out of the Question. I may say I think it is not true. It is a matter, however, for the Chair.
The Tánaiste would be the judge.
Is the Minister satisfied that the regulations have been enforced?
I do not think allegations should be made against business premises——
Can the Minister scotch the rumour?
By implication, charges have been made.