Standards for Imported Animal Feed

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Mr. Durkan argues that imported feed must meet the highest examination standards to protect Ireland’s disease-free status and reputation; the Minister agrees.

Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I now call Deputy Durkan.

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Bernard J. Durkan Mr. Durkan Fine Gael

Would the Minister agree that in view of the disease free status the Irish meat and dairy industry enjoy abroad, it is absolutely essential that the highest possible standards prevail with regard to the examination of feed imports?

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Michael O'Kennedy Mr. O'Kennedy Fianna Fáil

Absolutely.

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Bernard J. Durkan Mr. Durkan Fine Gael

If it does not apply, our disease free status and our standing abroad will suffer greatly.

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Michael O'Kennedy Mr. O'Kennedy Fianna Fáil

I agree entirely with the Deputy. It is because we have such a unique disease free status abroad, something that is recognised by our colleagues in the European Community, that I am determined, as the Deputies are, that we adhere to the most diligent and restrictive standards.

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