Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 22 Mar 1994

Vol. 440 No. 4

Written Answers. - EU Directive.

Phil Hogan

Question:

282 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if his attention has been drawn to the potential difficulties that will be caused to turkey producers in respect of the implementation of an EC directive regarding small producers; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. J. Walsh)

In deciding on the national arrangements to implement the relevant EU Directive, I will take full account of the interest of Irish turkey producers subject to the need to protect public health.