Genetically Modified Organisms

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012

Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Ceisteanna (436)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Ceist:

488 Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will give an update on an issue (details supplied) regarding GM crops; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13729/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

Responsibility for issues relating to the cultivation of genetically modified crops, including GM trials, in Ireland rests with my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan.

Questions Nos. 489 and 490 answered with Question No. 480.