Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

The Minister values the clean environment in which food is grown. Does she regret the decision to grant licences to these facilities?

Belgium had a problem with dioxins that affected the poultry industry some years ago and this contaminated the reputation of poultry there. What measures will the Minister put in place if such a problem occurs here? The EPA will provide spot checks rather than having someone on site. What inputs will the Minister have to rigorous assessments? If the FSAI discovers a problem, it will be too late.

Mr. Aidan O'Brien undertook research and complained when a similar facility was proposed near his farm in Tipperary. The facility was withdrawn because of the proximity of racehorses. Are racehorses affected by dioxins in a different way to people?

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