Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 October 2004
89 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number and value of cattle destroyed in the course of the beef destruct scheme; if all carcases have been finally disposed of; the manner and method of disposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24827/04]
View answerUnder the purchase for destruction scheme 2001, a total of 277,860 animals with a purchase value of €160.37 million were destroyed. Under the special purchase scheme 2001, which succeeded PFD, 61,000 tonnes of carcases were destroyed. This equated to nearly 215,000 animals. Purchase costs amounted to €117.4 million.
All material generated under both schemes was rendered and destroyed. Meat and bone meal was disposed of at approved incineration facilities in Germany and the UK. Tallow from both schemes was also incinerated. All hides from the PFD scheme were processed at tanneries in Ireland.
