Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017
294. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the organic label awarded to salmon farms has been damaged in view of ongoing investigations by his Department into breaches of licence conditions by a company (details supplied) across a range of sites. [44925/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the request of my Department, the relevant Organic Control Body undertook a comprehensive audit of all sites operated by the company named. I can confirm that the outcome of these audits indicate that the company named is compliant with the rules governing the organic sector. I am satisfied therefore that the integrity of the organic label is protected. As with the performance of all operators, my Department will be keeping the matter under close review to ensure that the highest standards are maintained.
