Animal Carcase Disposal

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2019

Thursday, 17 October 2019

Ceisteanna (239)

Peter Burke

Ceist:

239. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the restrictions in place for the movement of offal from meat processing plants for cattle over 30 months of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42765/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

There are no restrictions in place for the movement of offal from meat processing plants other than the animal by-products must be transported by a registered haulier and the material must be transported to an EU-approved plant.