Colm M. Hilliard
Ceist:213 Mr. Hilliard asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry if he will petition the EU to have ostriches taken out of the poultry classification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4256/95]
Written Answers. - Classification of Ostriches.
The legal position is set out in Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992. Article 7 of that directive provides for the inclusion of ostriches (ratites) in the definition of poultry.
Given our high avian health status it is important to maintain ostriches within the poultry definition.