asked the Minister for Agriculture if any reactor cows are at present being consigned for slaughter to one or other of the meat factories at Limerick; and, if so, whether he will state in relation to each factory (a) the numbers consigned since 1st October, and (b) the areas in which the animals were purchased.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Slaughter of Reactor Cows.
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The firm which holds the current contract for the slaughter of reactor cows purchased by my Department in County Limerick is delivering most of these cows to its factory at Limerick for slaughter, but, as the business of a private firm is involved, I do not think I would be justified in disclosing the actual number.