asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if his attention has been drawn to statements that there is a danger to human health from foods of animal origin due to indiscriminate use of antibiotics in treating cattle; and if he proposes to introduce controls on the sale of specific veterinary medicines.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Use of Antibiotics.
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I am fully aware of the problem to which the Deputy refers. My Department has drawn up tentative proposals for control on the sale of antibiotics for animals and these are at present being discussed with the various interests concerned.