Farm Inspections.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 April 2005

Wednesday, 27 April 2005

Questions (194)

Pat Breen

Question:

224 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on whether she is in breach of health and safety regulations by sending officers of her Department on unannounced farm inspections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13574/05]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

Unannounced inspections are a requirement under a number of schemes operated by my Department. I do not consider it to be in breach of health and safety regulations by having such inspections carried out by suitably trained officers.