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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 3 Jul 1996

Vol. 468 No. 1

Written Answers. - Illegal Growth Promoters.

Michael Ahern

Ceist:

202 Mr. M. Ahern asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of prosecutions executed and the number of cases pending in relation to the illegal use of growth promoters in animal production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14570/96]

There have been 77 prosecutions for offences relating to illegal growth promoters since 1990 and 69 convictions have been secured. Proceedings have been instituted or files referred to the Chief State Solicitor in a further 104 cases and a further 10 cases are under investigation.

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