Paul Kehoe
Ceist:388 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food her views on offering funding for a beef quality initiative (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3945/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 February 2006
Ceisteanna (301)
Freagraí scríofa
I have made inquiries of the relevant authorities in the UK regarding this matter and I was informed that no grants are being offered to UK farmers to improve herd quality by means of artificial insemination. However, if the Deputy has specific information on such a grant scheme that I have not been made aware of by the relevant authorities, then I can investigate the matter further. My Department will meet shortly with representatives of the AI industry and other interested stakeholders to coordinate a promotional campaign to encourage the use of bovine AI in 2006.