Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 February 2009
129 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will review the entire inspection regime following the pork dioxin scare to ensure inspectors are working in areas of greatest risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4911/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs I indicated to the Joint Oireachtas on Agriculture I am establishing a review group with representatives from my Department, the Department of Health and Children and other state agencies concerned, to examine all aspects of the dioxin incident and to make recommendations as to the future policy in this area. Dr. P. Wall, associate professor of Public Health at UCD, has agreed to chair the group.
