asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries if a licence was granted to a firm (name supplied) in County Laois to import day-old chicks on Monday 3rd May 1976; if the birds came from England via Larne or from Northern Ireland; the steps, if any, his Department have taken regarding disease control; and the knowledge his Department has to date about the importation or expected importation.
Written Answers. - Turkey Poult Imports.
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The importation which consisted of turkey poults was covered by an import licence from my Department. The birds came from and were the produce of an approved hatchery in Northern Ireland. The requisite steps regarding disease control were taken in relation to the importation.