64 Mr. Blaney asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the purpose of the regulation restricting the use of fresh eggs in bakeries to a maximum of 60 dozen per week; and if his attention has been drawn to the adverse effect this provision has on Irish bakeries.

Under the terms of the European Communities (Egg Products) Regulations, 1991, pasteurised egg products must be used in the production of foodstuffs. These regulations give effect to European Union Council Directive 89/437/EEC.