Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 662: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if she will investigate the reported leaking of possible BSE material into the River Boyne at Drogheda as reported by a newspaper (details supplied) on 12 September 2007; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20590/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that tests carried out on behalf of the local authorities, on the liquid which leaked into the River Boyne, indicate that the material was either diesel or kerosene.

There is no indication that any material of animal origin was involved in this incident. In the circumstances this matter is the responsibility of the relevant local authorities and I understand that they are dealing with it.