Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
1202. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps that are being taken by his Department to address the current difficulties and costs for knackeries trying to get outlets to dispose of animal remains. [56762/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Category 1 rendering plants were reopened to animal collectors from Friday the 15th December, and as a result a full animal collection service has been restored to farmers.
From a review of initial data, it appears that the backlogs in fallen animal collections from farms were fully cleared within days of resumption of collection and rendering services.
My Department maintains regular contact with the stakeholders concerned.
