Pat Rabbitte
Question:220 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a consignment of cattle received by a factory (details supplied) on 16 November 1997 was examined by a representative of the district veterinary office on the following day; the evidence, if any, found suggesting that ear tags might have been removed or altered; if the place of origin of the cattle was determined; if they came from within the State or from Northern Ireland.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16111/98]