Food Labelling.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2007

Wednesday, 21 February 2007

Questions (154)

Mary Upton

Question:

213 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children if she has satisfied herself that there are sufficient inspectors to deal with the level of inspection required to monitor the beef labelling regulations at catering level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6707/07]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Mr. S. Power)

The implementation of the Health (Country of Origin of Beef) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 307 of 2006) is a matter for the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). I am advised that the number of inspectors and level of inspection required to implement these regulations is sufficient.