asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will grant a slaughtering licence for a replacement bacon factory in Cappoquin, County Waterford, subject to the proposals for such a project being accepted by the IDA.
Written Answers. - County Waterford Slaughtering Licence.
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Yes; provided that the requirements as to structure, equipment and hygiene set out in the Pigs and Bacon Acts and the relevant EEC directives are met. I must, however, point out that total pig slaughtering capacity is substantially in excess of requirements. Accordingly, any person who might be considering the establishment of a new bacon factory should have regard to this.