Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 31 May 2001

Vol. 537 No. 4

Written Answers. - Poultry Testing.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

75 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 157 of 16 May 2001, he can indicate when the 2000 results of tests for antibiotic steroids in poultry will be available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16392/01]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (Mr. Walsh)

My Department is currently at an advanced stage in the preparation for publication of the results of the national residue testing programme for 2000, including the specific results sought by the Deputy. It is planned that these results will be published before mid-June.