Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 October 2009
61 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his Department is undertaking an investigation at meat factories in respect of lamb imports; and the details of such investigations and the names of the factories being investigated. [36206/09]
Amharc ar fhreagra70 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the investigations his Department is currently conducting in respect of sheep movements and sheep imports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36205/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 70 together.
I can confirm that, as part of an investigation into movements of sheep, officers from my Department have visited a number of farms and slaughtering establishments. The information that has been gathered as a result of these visits is being examined, and the investigation is continuing. In the circumstances it would be inappropriate to comment further pending the outcome of the investigation.
