Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)

While a representative association of companies in the sector alleged that certain products had been imported illegally, investigations to date have produced no evidence to support the claim. I emphasise, however, that investigations continue in parallel with the normal inspections programme. The Department's pesticide control service is very vigilant in implementing the regulations and legislation on the use, importation and labelling of pesticides.

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