Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 December 2005
264 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the action she will take in view of the recent seizure by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland of illicit health marks at meat plants; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40138/05]
View answerOne of the two meat plants referred to by the Deputy is in Northern Ireland. The other is a meat plant in County Monaghan which, I understand, has not been in operation for over a year. Prior to its closure this plant had been under the control of the local authority veterinary inspection service. My Department is co-operating with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in the investigation of this case. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
