asked the Minister for Agriculture if his attention has been drawn to a report in a paper circulating in Maryland, United States of America, concerning the use of Kepone for the killing of potato bugs in Ireland, the serious effect this chemical has had on marine life in rivers in America, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Pesticide Products.
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I am aware that pesticide products, including Kepone, containing Chlordecone can no longer be legally marketed in the United States of America.
Such products are not on sale in this country.