Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she is satisfied regarding the adequacy of supply of home produced turkeys for the Christmas market; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40859/06]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Quality home-produced turkeys have been a significant feature of the Christmas trade for decades. There is a strong consumer preference for home-grown turkeys. Retailers recognize this and emphasise Irish origin in their promotional material. I expect there will be an adequate supply of home produced turkeys over the coming weeks for the Christmas market.

Imports are also a feature of the turkey business and these birds are produced to full EU veterinary standards.