Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Nov 1998

Vol. 497 No. 2

Written Answers - Pig Production.

Brendan Howlin

Question:

147 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if the steering committee which has been established to prepare a strategy plan for the pig industry will consider the views of members of the public whose environment is affected by aspects of intensive pig production; the mechanism whereby these members of the public will be enabled to convey their views to the steering committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24542/98]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

The strategy group for the pig industry, which was set up in July last, is considering all aspects of the industry, including environmental issues arising from pig production. The group comprises of representatives of various interested sectors of the industry, including the Environmental Protection Agency.

Any member of the public wishing to make a submission to the group may send their views to: The Secretary, Strategy Group for the Pig Industry, Pigmeat Division, Department of Agriculture and Food, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.