asked the Minister for Agriculture if his attention has been drawn to the purchase in Sweden of Landrace pigs by Northern Ireland breeders; whether any steps have been taken by his Department to make similar purchases; and whether any moves have been made to find out from Irish breeders if they would be interested in making similar purchases.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Landrace Pigs.
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I am aware that proposals have been made as indicated in the first part of the question.
The reason for my decision to provide quarantine facilities at Spike Island is to enable us to import highclass breeding stock under safe conditions. While Spike Island will be used initially for cattle imports, it is also my intention to arrange for import of pigs through this station.