Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:205 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of animals destroyed and disposed of in the beef destruction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20537/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 6 July 2004
Ceisteanna (172)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the purchase for destruction scheme 2001, approximately 278,000 animals were destroyed. This scheme was succeeded by the special purchase scheme which saw the purchase and disposal of some 66,500 tonnes of carcase beef. This tonnage equated approximately to 235,000 animals.