Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2004
15 Mr. Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he will be discussing the broiler directive at any meeting of the EU Agriculture Council; and if he will be advocating the early implementation of this directive. [9203/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are no proposals before this Council at present relating to this broiler sector. However, a number of meetings of an EU Commission working group on broiler welfare legislation have taken place since the beginning of last year with a view to formulating proposals. My Department has been represented at these meetings.
It is intended that the Commission in due course will formulate a document, which will be presented to the Council of Agriculture Ministers. Ireland's perspective will therefore be brought to bear at both official and political level as the matter progresses. I have been supportive of measures, which will improve welfare for animals.
