Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 18 Apr 1996

Vol. 464 No. 2

Written Answers. - British Beef Importation.

Ivor Callely

Question:

117 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the percentage of the total meat and meat preparation products imported in 1995 which contained British beef; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7586/96]

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

As the origin of the beef content in meat preparations is not declared at time of importation into Ireland, such figures are not available in my Department.