Joe Costello
Ceist:1154 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the legislation which governs and regulates arboriculture and horticulture; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28330/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 27 September 2006
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Freagraí scríofa
Arboriculture and horticulture are regulated at both EU and national level. The legislation covers propagating and planting material, forest reproductive material, plant health, plant protection products, marketing standards, producer organisations, intervention arrangements, trade with third countries, potatoes and hygiene. A list of the legislation currently in force has been forwarded to the Deputy.