Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 199: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the minimum notice which a person must receive prior to an on-farm inspection under cross-compliance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18658/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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EU regulations provide that on-the-spot checks which involve eligibility checks and identification and registration of animals checks shall be unannounced. However, provided the purpose of the control is not jeopardised, advance notice may be given, strictly limited to the minimum period necessary. Such notice shall, except in duly justified cases, not exceed 48 hours. Where cross-compliance checks do not involve eligibility checks and identification and registration of animal checks, the Department will give 14 days' advance notice.