Milk Protein Testing.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2007

Wednesday, 31 January 2007

Questions (1256)

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

1340 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will put in place an independent agency that will monitor milk protein testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1478/07]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

My Department already monitors protein testing at milk processing establishments.

In accordance with the provisions of the partnership agreement, Towards 2016, my Department will extend its monitoring and cross checking of the milk testing regime to include all constituents used for payment purposes and, in consultation with the industry, will ensure transparency in the milk analysis regime.