Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not know what role the FSAI has played in the investigation. The Taoiseach is correct that the FSAI has been at arms length. It should be at arms length. It was established under the Minister for Health in the first instance to avoid capture by the industry after previous experiences. Originally we were told the source of the raw material in the ingredients could have been Dutch or Spanish but now it has moved to being Polish. Last night the Minister stated he was confident it was from Poland. This has been nuanced to "Polish-labelled ingredients". Will the Taoiseach identify the meat trader involved?

The real crunch issue is that everyone keeps saying the food is safe. Scientists and experts in Britain have queried this ringing assertion on the basis we do not know the origin of the horsemeat. Let us forget about DNA; this is horsemeat with 75% in this particular burger and 29% in the burger three weeks ago.

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