Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 October 2008
539 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the proportion of costs for the fallen animal scheme apportioned to all sectors involved in the scheme in 2007 and 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35783/08]
View answerThe Department paid €10.15m to the Animal Collectors in 2007 in respect of the collection of 250,000 animals. The amount paid up to the 30th September 2008 was €10.345m in respect of 251,000 animals.
In 2007 €13.64m was paid to four approved plants for the rendering and disposal of 62,000 tonnes of fallen material. In 2008 up to the 30th September 2008 the amount paid was €10.9m in respect of 56,000 tonnes.
