Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017
667. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the ban on a product (details supplied) in the US state of Wisconsin; his further views on whether this could have wider implications for beef and dairy exports to the US; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11874/17]
View answerI am aware of this issue which relates to the implementation of local laws in the state of Wisconsin. Officials in my Department, including our Agricultural Attaché at the Irish Embassy in Washington, have kept in close contact with the company concerned on the matter and I understand that a solution to the problem is now close to finalisation.
Once the technical steps are completed it should see the resumption of the sale of the product concerned again. I do not envisage this issue having wider ramifications for Irish beef and dairy exports to the US.
