Proinsias De Rossa
Question:38 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if his attention has been drawn to the concern expressed that a new EU directive in relation to the use of unpasteurised milk may threaten Ireland's growing farmhouse cheese sector; the steps, if any, he intends to take to ensure that these regulations do not inhibit the further growth of this successful sector, consistent with the need to protect consumers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19419/97]