Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
835. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of pig farmers who are Bord Bia quality assured and send more than 200 pigs to slaughter per annum, by county, broken down by the number of pigs sent to slaughter in bands of 200-249, 250-299 and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15767/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Bord Bia Pigmeat Quality Assurance Scheme (PQAS) sets out the requirements for best practice in pig production at farm level. It provides a uniform mechanism for recording and monitoring pig quality assurance criteria on the farm with a view to achieving continuous improvement in production and a uniform mechanism for standards. The Scheme is accredited under ISO17065. The Bord Bia Pigmeat Quality Assurance Scheme is a voluntary one and producers seeking membership apply directly to Bord Bia.
Arrangements pertaining to the running of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance Scheme, and associated statistics, are operational matters for Bord Bia.
