Knackery Industry

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020

Thursday, 5 March 2020

Ceisteanna (945)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

945. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of discussions on resolving the ongoing dispute with knackeries and the proposed changes to the fallen animal collection scheme. [3025/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Following a meeting between the Department and the Animal Collectors Association earlier this week, there has been a restoration of the fallen animal collection service.

The Department is confident that the supports contained in the new Fallen Animal Scheme will support the sustainability and viability of the Knackery industry and ensure a continued fallen animal collection service to the farming community.