Roger T. Garland
Question:184 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to (a) the serious situation whereby farmers are dumping the carcases of their dead animals into (1) rivers, with particular reference to the Rivers Slaney and Bann (2) dumps and ditches (b) that at least three animals were washed up at Courtown Harbour recently and had to be removed by the council and (c) that in some cases animals are still alive when dumped; if he will outline the legislation which is in force to deal with such cases and whether any farmers have been prosecuted; whether an increase in the dumping of animals in this manner has come to light; and the steps he intends to take to rectify the matter.
