Written Answers Nos. 1900-1919
1900. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when funding will issue to farmers in the west and north west under the Fodder Transport Support Measure 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32721/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraPayments under the Fodder Transport Support Measure commenced on Tuesday, 17 July with €162,000 issuing to some 286 farmers. As additional cases become clear for payment, further pay runs will be put in place as required.
1901. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the State is liable for all costs for the legal challenges and the cases against his Department in relation to SI No. 3 of 2014; his plans to release the costs incurred as a result of these cases to the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32833/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can inform the Deputy that the State was not liable for all the costs for the legal challenges that arose from the operation of the European Communities (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 3 of 2014). In the O'Sullivan case, the Supreme Court ordered that the plaintiff recover 75% of their High Court costs.
I can also confirm that certain matters pertaining to costs have yet to be finalised in a number of relevant cases. That remains the position. The Deputy will appreciate that it can frequently take some time post the conclusive determination of legal proceedings for matters pertaining to legal costs to be completely finalised.
In relation to S.I. No. 3 of 2014, the following table contains details of cases in respect of which certain costs have been paid to date. I should advise that certain matters pertaining to costs have yet to be finalised in a number of relevant cases.
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Name of case |
Costs paid to date |
|
Doyle Fishing Company v Michael C. O'Connor and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority |
€19,017 (State's Counsel's fees) |
|
Patrick O'Sullivan and Cathal O'Sullivan v Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and Ors. |
€48,521 (State's Counsel's fees) |
|
Crayden Fishing Company Limited v Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and Ors. |
€72,319.08 (State's Counsel's fees) |
1902. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of increasing the sheep welfare scheme by €5 per ewe as an incentive to farmers to use electronic tagging of sheep. [32922/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Sheep Welfare Scheme is part of Ireland's Rural Development Programme. It should be noted that the rate paid per ewe is based on the cost incurred and income foregone by the farmer in carrying out the actions chosen under the scheme so that if the rate per ewe is to be increased then the actions will also have to increase. Any increase in the payment rate would require a formal amendment of Ireland's Rural Development Programme to change the costings and actions agreed under the Scheme. This amendment would have to be approved by the EU Commission.
In announcing my decision to extend EID to all sheep on 2 May, I further announced my intention to introduce a once-off support measure to assist farmers in their first purchase of EID tags, where up to a maximum of €50 will be paid to each registered keeper, based on the number of electronic tags purchased. Further details on this measure will be announced in due course.
1903. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calves born in the suckler herd register on 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018. [32937/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of calves born to beef breed dams as extracted from the Animal Identification and Movement database (AIM) for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017 is 972,638. The information in respect of the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 is not yet available. It is expected that this data will be available in September.
1904. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to an outbreak of botulism on a farm in County Kildare in February 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32939/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1905. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department carried out an investigation to establish the facts surrounding an outbreak of botulism on a farm in County Kildare in February 2018; if the investigation has concluded; if so, if the findings of the investigation will be made available to the parties concerned, the landowner and the herdowner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32940/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1904 and 1905 together.
As part of controls on the poultry sector, my Department carries out certain inspections of poultry units to monitor compliance with the requirements of the Animal By-Products, ABP, Regulations as they relate to the proper disposal of dead poultry and the disposal of manure. Poultry producers are required to ensure that litter does not contain any residual poultry carcases. Transporters of poultry litter/manure are required to be registered as ABP transporters with the Department. Transporters must keep records, including the details of the place of origin of the material they are transporting and the place of destination.
My Department also undertakes follow-up investigations in situations where poultry litter is suspected of being the source of a botulism outbreak to ensure that adequate measures are being taken to prevent outbreaks - on the farm where the poultry litter is being spread, by the poultry litter haulier and on the poultry units that supplied the poultry litter.
My Department is fully aware of the botulism incident referred to in the question. A thorough investigation is currently underway and is not yet concluded. Therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further on the matter at this stage.
My Department has drawn up Codes of Good Practice for poultry farmers, poultry litter hauliers and end-users of poultry litter, providing advice in relation to the management, transport and use of poultry litter in order to minimise the risks of contamination of pasture to cattle on the end user’s farm and neighbouring farms. These and other information in relation to botulism are available on the DAFM website at this link: https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/animalhealthwelfare/diseasecontrol/botulism.
1906. Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason his legal advisers are delaying the implementing of a statutory instrument to bring into force the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Points System) Regulations (EC) No 1224/2009; the further reason his Department is not better prepared to implement such a system especially in the context of the letter of 17 May 2018 from the EU Commission; the background context and reason these eventualities were not better considered and prepared for in the context of two court cases specifically dealing with the previously drafted SIs on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32941/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can assure the Deputy that neither my Department nor my legal advisers have in any way delayed progress on the matter he refers to.
As the Deputy is aware, on 20 March 2018 I signed into force the European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018, S.I. No. 89 of 2018. However, S.I. No 89 was annulled by Dáil Éireann on 29 May 2018.
As previously advised, I am at present considering with my legal advisors next steps following that annulment. I expect legal advice to be to hand in the near future and once it has been fully considered, I will determine next steps in this matter in a timely manner.
1907. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of tackling gorse fires over each of the past three years; the number of landowners who have been prosecuted during that time; the number of landowners who have had their single farm payments suspended as a result of breaching controlled burning guidelines in each county; the number of times a helicopter has been called in to help deal with such fires over the past three years and to date in 2018; the cost of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32951/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy has raised a number of queries which do not fall within the remit of my Department, including the cost of tackling gorse fires over each of the past three years; the number of landowners that have been prosecuted during that time; the number of times a helicopter has been called in to help deal with such fires over the past three years and to date in 2018; the cost of same. These matters fall within the remit of bodies such as the Department of Justice; the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government; National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Local Authorities.
As the Deputy may be aware, it was apparent during the closed season for burning in 2017 that there was widespread burning of vegetation. My Department actively investigated incidents of illegal burning using the most up to date technology and satellite imagery as well as field visits for the purpose of establishing the eligibility of land under the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS).
In this regard some 57 parcels of land were identified as having been burned between 1 March and 31 August 2017. The majority of these fires took place on commonage land and therefore a significant number of farmers were affected.
179 farmers have already been written to outlining that the burned land parcel(s) are ineligible for the purpose of BPS and have given rise to over-claims. While no BPS payments were suspended, payment did not issue on lands that were burned. The numbers of applicants contacted on a county basis were as outlined in the following table:
|
Cork |
Donegal |
Dublin |
Galway |
Kerry |
Leitrim |
Mayo |
Sligo |
Tipperary |
Wicklow |
Total |
|
3 |
23 |
13 |
39 |
17 |
4 |
44 |
29 |
2 |
5 |
179 |
The letters explained the options open to them including the right to a review and also requesting them to submit any relevant documentation. Following receipt of appeals, administrative penalties were waived in a number of cases.
As mentioned above, my Department is not responsible for the investigation of the actual causes of illegal burning, but is responsible for determining the eligibility of land under the BPS and other area related schemes. It is important that farmers and the wider public are mindful of the damage that burning can cause and to take appropriate care.
1908. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if officials in his Department were in a position to issue a decision to an application submitted by a company (details supplied) that has applied for TAMS grant approval of its products; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32969/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position is that the current TAMS II budgetary position precludes the addition of any new investment items at this time.
However, new items may be considered for inclusion in a future Scheme based on a full analysis of the items proposed.
1909. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an application by a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33196/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe application received in this case under the Animal Welfare, Safety and Nutrient Storage Scheme of TAMS II has completed the initial administrative checks and has been forwarded to the local office for final technical checks prior to approval.
If there are any issues arising from these checks the applicant will be contacted immediately to ensure an early decision on approval.
1910. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 741 of 10 July 2018, the details of the owners and transporters that exported each of the greyhounds to China in 2014 and 2016, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33197/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am not in a position to release the names of the consignors involved in these or indeed any other export transactions of any species.
Furthermore, my Department does not have details of the transporters used in respect of the greyhounds exported to China in 2014 and 2016, or of any airlines subsequently used.
There were no direct exports of greyhounds from Ireland to China 2017 or to date in 2018.
I fully endorse Bord na gCon's advice to all owners involved in the export of greyhounds to only export to destinations that provide the expected levels of greyhound care and management as defined in its Code of Practice.
1911. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of quota allocated annually to fishermen across each of the various groups, including ring-fenced operators and inshore vessels under 12 m in the Northwest Herring (Scientific) Fishery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33229/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1912. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure in place for the purpose of effectively managing unused quota in relation to the Northwest Herring (Scientific) Fishery; if unused quota is reallocated to eligible fishermen; if so, the amount reallocated to ring-fenced vessels; the amount reallocated to inshore vessels under 12 m; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33230/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra1913. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the criteria employed for the purpose of determining a fisherman's eligibility to receive quota under the Northwest Herring (Scientific) Fishery scheme; if he will provide this information in relation to each of the various groupings, including ring-fenced operators and inshore vessels under 12 m; if fishermen whose income is primarily generated through fishing and related activities are prioritised when allocated quota in respect of inshore vessels under 12 m; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33231/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1911 to 1913, inclusive, together.
The Minister’s Policy for the management of Northwest Herring (Scientific) Fishery was set down in June 2012. This fishery is ring fenced for vessels of 10m and over with established track record. An open fishery was established for up to 5% of the area 6A south adjusted quota for vessels under 20 m.
Historically, ICES determined that there were two herring stocks in the north western waters and, correspondingly, two separate ICES TAC areas. As a result, ICES previously gave separate advice for herring in 6A North and 6A South. Following a detailed overview of the scientific advice in 2015, ICES found that while there are two separate herring stocks it was not possible to provide definitive, separate scientific advice. This is because it is extremely difficult to segregate them into commercial catches or surveys. In effect, ICES requires better scientific information in order to be in a position to provide advice on the separate stocks. Since 2016, ICES has advised a zero catch for both stocks. However, it provided advice for a scientific monitoring fishery to gather data on the stocks as there is uncertainty in the assessment due to a lack of information in the available data sources. The available quota under this scientific monitoring fishery for Ireland is 1,482 tonnes in 2018.
Since 2016 the policy arrangements for the commercial fishery were set aside to support a scientific monitoring fishery in order to gain more scientific knowledge of the 6A North / 7BC herring stock as required for this fishery. Within the scope of the Quota Management Advisory Committee, the Producer Organisations and the NIFF engaged with the Marine Institute on the most appropriate use of the 6A Herring quota to deliver on the sampling requirements to inform the stock assessment. The outcome of these discussions was a proposal, which I approved, which set out the number of opportunities for vessels to participate in both an Acoustic Survey and sampling elements of a stock assessment, having regard to the areas in which samples are required and the quota available for each category. The scientific requirements were set out by the Marine Institute for the fishery in both years.
When a vessel expressed an interest in participating in one of the above categories, that vessel may have its gear inspected to determine if it is capable of doing the survey work. A lottery took place in 2016 and 2017 because more than the required number of vessels expressed an interest in taking part in the sampling activity. In 2016, allocations were made available for 17 vessels over 15 m and for 11 vessels under 15 m of which at least 6 were under 12 m (see table 1) and in 2017, allocations were made available for 21 vessels over 12 m (see table 2) and for 17 vessels under 12 m (see table 3).
Table 1 2016
|
Size (m) Registered Length |
Total number of vessels in sector |
Allocation (tonnes) for data collection |
Number to participate in data collection |
Total (tonnes)(Available 1606) |
|
Over 24.75 Acoustic Survey |
31 |
400 |
1 or 2 |
400 |
|
Over 24.75 Data collection samples |
31 |
80 |
8 |
640 |
|
19.82 – 24.4 |
16 |
50 |
6 |
300 |
|
15.88 – 19.81 |
2 |
30 |
1 |
30 |
|
Under 15 |
8 |
20 |
5 |
100 |
|
Inshore Sector |
16 |
6 |
96 |
|
|
1566 |
Table 2 - 2017
|
Size (m) Registered Length |
Total number of vessels in sector |
Allocation (tonnes) for data collection |
Number to participate in data collection |
Total (tonnes) (Available 1625) |
|
Over 24.4 and all RSW vessels |
34 |
120 |
4 |
480 |
|
19.82 – 24.4 |
13 |
70 |
6 |
420 |
|
Under 19.81 to include former <15m sector and <12m vessels with previous authorisations |
11 |
35 |
11 |
385 |
|
Inshore Sector <12m Detailed break |
NRIFF/NIFF to determine total number of vessels |
NRIFF/NIFF to recommend the number of vessels participating in data collection |
235 |
|
|
TOTAL |
1520 |
Table 3 - 2017
|
Size (m) Registered Length |
Total number of vessels in sector |
Allocation (tonnes) for data collection |
Number to participate in data collection |
Total (tonnes)(Available 1625) |
|
Inshore Sector <12m |
c540 |
|||
|
Ringnetters |
20 |
6 |
120 |
|
|
Trawlers |
20 |
4 |
80 |
|
|
Driftnetters |
5 |
7 |
35 |
|
|
Total |
235 |
I have not yet decided on the management arrangements for 2018 for this fishery. I understand that there have been discussions on this fishery at industry level within the scope of the Quota Management Advisory Committee and I hope to receive proposals on an agreed recommendation from the QMAC shortly which I will consider carefully.
There was no reallocation of quota in 2016 and 2017. Any reallocation for 2018, if included in the approved management arrangements, will be dealt with in accordance with these arrangements.
1914. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department was in a position to expedite the first round of payments of the 2018 basic payment scheme to allow farmers mitigate and prepare in advance of a potential fodder shortage in winter 2018 (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to the fact that farmers are already using their first cut of tillage to feed animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33275/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraArticle 75(1) of EU Council Regulation 1306/2013 states that Member States may, prior to 1 December but not before 16 October, pay advances of up to 50% for direct payments and of up to 75% for support granted under rural development.
Article 75(3) of this regulation provides that the Commission may derogate from these provisions in the event of an emergency.
In light of the extreme weather conditions this year, my Department has submitted an application to the EU Commission seeking a derogation to make advance payments of up to 70% for direct payments and of up to 85% for support granted under rural development. These rates are in line with those approved by the Commission in some previous years.
A response is awaited from the Commission.
1915. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated impacts the proposed incinerator in Ringaskiddy will have on the Haulbowline remediation completion project. [33298/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department was tasked with taking responsibility for the submission of an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regularise the licensing status of the East Tip of Haulbowline Island in relation to the hazardous waste deposited on this site. The requirement for a waste licence at the East Tip arises from the outstanding measures necessary to comply with the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union dated 26 April 2005 in Case C-494/01. To ensure that there were no legal obstacles to the Department undertaking the project, ownership of Haulbowline Island was formally transferred at Ministerial level in October 2013.
Funding for the remediation of the Haulbowline Island is ring-fenced in my Department’s Vote for this specific purpose and the remit of my Department relates only to the remediation of the island. Cork County Council is appointed as my agent for the operational delivery of the remediation project. Cork County Council has a project office commissioned for managing the Haulbowline Island Remediation Project.
My Department assumed responsibility for remediation works at Haulbowline Island in 2012. In the period up to 2017 expenditure was focussed on preparing for and securing the necessary planning and waste licence consents and upgrading the island infrastructure (bridge and access road) in anticipation of works. Following the signing of a contract in July 2017, remediation works commenced at the East Tip site in late 2017. I visited the site in December 2017 and was pleased to see the pace at which works had already progressed. The works on the East Tip site remain on course for completion in December this year.
In respect of the proposed incinerator in Ringaskiddy and the possible implications for the remediation works at Haulbowline Island, it remains unclear as to whether there will be overlap in the timelines for works at the respective sites.
I am advised by Cork County Council that should such an overlap occur under condition 7 of the direction issued by An Bord Pleanála, a Construction Management Plan will have to be agreed with the planning authority prior to the commencement of construction. As part of this plan, construction traffic to and from the site will have to be detailed. In granting permission, An Bord Pleanála found that subject to compliance with the conditions set out, the proposed development "would not have unacceptable impacts on existing traffic patterns on the nearby N28 route or on other roads in the area".
Additionally, I am advised by my agent, Cork County Council, that no non-road related impacts are foreseen from the proposed development of the facility at Ringaskiddy. On this basis I have no reason to believe that the proposed development of the facility at Ringaskiddy will cause any meaningful impact on the delivery of remediation activities at Haulbowline Island.
1916. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the discussions he has had with officials from Cork County Council in the past five months on the Haulbowline east tip remediation project. [33299/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department was tasked with taking responsibility for the submission of an application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regularise the licensing status of the East Tip of Haulbowline Island in relation to the hazardous waste deposited on this site. The requirement for a waste licence at the East Tip arises from the outstanding measures necessary to comply with the judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union dated 26 April 2005 in Case C-494/01. To ensure that there were no legal obstacles to my Department undertaking the remediation project, ownership of Haulbowline Island was formally transferred to the Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine in October 2013.
Funding for the remediation of the Haulbowline Island is ring-fenced in my Department’s Vote for this specific purpose and the remit of my Department relates only to the remediation of the island. Cork County Council is appointed as my agent for the operational delivery of the remediation project. Cork County Council has a dedicated project office to manage the Haulbowline Island Remediation Project.
My Department assumed responsibility for remediation works at Haulbowline Island in 2012. In the period up to 2017 expenditure was focused on preparing for and securing the necessary planning and waste licence consents and upgrading the island infrastructure (bridge and access road) in anticipation of works. Following the signing of a contract in July 2017, remediation works commenced at the East Tip site in late 2017. I visited the site in December 2017 and was pleased to see the pace at which works had already progressed.
Throughout the remediation process there is on-going contact between my Department and my agent, Cork County Council, with regular project review meetings. In addition, as and when required, issues are brought to my Department's attention by Cork County Council's team of on-site engineers. I have also appointed an independent quantity surveyor to advise throughout the East Tip remediation project to ensure that value for money is achieved. Cork County Council has advised that works continue to progress well on the East Tip and are expected to be concluded in December 2018.
1917. Deputy Bobby Aylward asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if allowing an exemption under the terms of the GLAS scheme to allow farmers to harvest fallow from 1 September 2018 will be considered in an effort to increase fodder stocks around the country ahead of the winter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33319/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe objective of the GLAS action, Environmental Management of Fallow Land, is to provide food and habitat for ground nesting birds, other fauna and insects throughout the nesting season by establishing a fallow area. Under the scheme specifications, parcels must be mulched or mown at least once a year, but not between 1 March and 1 September annually.
Given the difficulties farmers are experiencing this year, on an exceptional basis, my Department is prepared to consider written requests for a derogation from the specifications for this action. Written requests will be considered on a case by case basis. A visit to the land affected may be required before approval is granted.
Individual requests for derogation from the GLAS specifications should be submitted in writing to GLAS Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford or at glas@agriculture.gov.ie.
1918. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to assist fishermen who lost pots and other fishing gear critical to their work following Storm Emma either with national funding or using the emergency EU funds that exist for such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33355/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department's €240 million European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme is the vehicle for financial supports to the seafood sector up to 2021. The Programme delivers a wide range of supports for aquaculture, fisheries and seafood processing through a suite of 15 schemes.
The EMFF Regulation provides for a special compensation scheme for fishermen experiencing significant economic losses arising from severe storms etc. Article 35 foresees the establishment by fishermen of a 'Mutual Fund for Adverse Climatic Events and Environmental Incidents'. This Fund would act as a form of mutual insurance for otherwise uninsurable losses, by paying compensation to affiliated fishermen for losses that exceed 30% of the fisherman's annual turnover arising from severe storms and other adverse climatic events, losses arising from environmental incidents and for the costs of rescue at sea for fishermen or fishing vessels.
The Fund must be established and managed by fishermen and be funded through the subscriptions of affiliated fishermen. The compensation would only be available to fishermen affiliated to the Fund. Support to the Fund from the EMFF Programme would be in the form of a contribution to the costs of compensation paid out by the Fund. Depending on the type of vessels or fishermen experiencing losses, EMFF assistance may be up to 80%.
My Department and BIM stand ready to assist and advise fishermen and their representatives in establishing the Fund, but the EMFF does not permit a financial contribution towards the costs of establishment or management of the Fund.
1919. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cattle that have tested positive for clenbuterol in counties Cavan and Monaghan from 2016 to date; the way in which they came to the attention of inspectors; the details of the latest detection; the measures being taken to reassure farmers and consumers in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33388/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 2016, as part of routine testing at farm level under the National Residue Control Plan (NRCP) a single bovine animal tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol. This was detected at a farm in Co. Monaghan. This matter is now before the Courts and it is therefore not appropriate for me to comment further.
The NRCP is an extensive surveillance programme aimed at detecting banned substances, such as growth-promoting hormones, residues of authorised veterinary medicines; approved animal feed additives and environmental contaminants in food of animal origin. The plan which is approved each year by the European Commission tests in the region of 19,000 samples per annum and is a key measure in assessing food safety and reassuring farmers and consumers. Samples are taken both on-farm and at factory/slaughterhouse.
As a supplementary measure to the NRCP, my Department implemented an enhanced testing programme for clenbuterol in 2016. This additional testing assessed the extent of clenbuterol use, both on-farm and at factory level and did not uncover any further positives.
