Johnny Brady (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

The French Minister for agriculture said Ireland acted rapidly. The European Commission said Ireland reacted in the correct manner. I compliment the Ministers for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Health and Children, their officials and the FSAI, who worked over the weekend on this issue. As the Minister comes from the heartland of the pig industry there is no better man to know the effects it will have on his constituents. Deputy Crawford knows the same.

Deputy Ó Caoláin asked about the company. Has this company's licence been withdrawn? When will the Minister know whether we will qualify for aid for private storage? When will slaughtering recommence? That is very important, as we have all stated. Has slaughtering started on the affected pig units and the three herds of cattle? Will they be disposed of in a registered rendering plant?

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