Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 29 Nov 2001

Vol. 545 No. 3

Written Answers. - Poultry Industry.

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

102 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the extent to which he expects the poultry industry to meet requirements in the approach to the festive season with particular reference to the turkey indusindustry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30381/01]

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

I expect that the poultry industry will be well able to meet requirements over the coming weeks and that sufficient supplies of all poultry will be available.