Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 28 Mar 1996

Vol. 463 No. 5

Written Answers. - Retagging of Beef.

Hugh Byrne

Question:

131 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will be sending a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding allegations that an Irish veterinary official was involved in the retagging of British beef as Irish beef in Britain for export to the European market. [6837/96]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

My Department has been working in close conjunction with the Garda on this matter. A file has been referred to the DPP by the Garda.