EU Directives

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2011

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Ceisteanna (194)

Paschal Donohoe

Ceist:

206 Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when the commencement order will be signed for the implementation of the European Directive for micro chipping of horses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17789/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Simon Coveney)

The EU regulation providing inter alia for microchipping is directly applicable and has been in force since 1st July 2009. A Statutory Instrument providing for powers of authorised officers and other matters will be signed in the near future.