Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2009
236 Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if waste food products from supermarkets are permitted to be recycled into animal feed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19167/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraWaste food products from supermarkets are not allowed for animal feed, other than wrapped bread that is returned to bakeries, which may be used for animal feed.
At present the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government is drafting legislation on the management of food waste. Officials in my Department are in contact with that Department regarding the regulation of food waste in animal feed.
