Noel Dempsey
Question:118 Mr. Dempsey asked the Minister for the Environment the percentage of pig production units which will be covered by the regulations introduced under the IPC licensing system. [18814/96]
Written Answers. - Pig Production Units.
The Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992 (Commencement) (No. 2) Order, 1996 commenced integrated pollution control licensing for new intensive pig rearing activities. The percentage of new units which will require licensing will only become known as licensing operations get under way. Integrated pollution control licensing for established intensive pig rearing activities has not yet been commenced.