Jimmy Deenihan
Ceist:1340 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will put in place an independent agency that will monitor milk protein testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1478/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 January 2007
1340 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will put in place an independent agency that will monitor milk protein testing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1478/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department already monitors protein testing at milk processing establishments.
In accordance with the provisions of the partnership agreement, Towards 2016, my Department will extend its monitoring and cross checking of the milk testing regime to include all constituents used for payment purposes and, in consultation with the industry, will ensure transparency in the milk analysis regime.