Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the support available for small local abattoirs to assist them in complying with the EU hygiene package. [31361/07]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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As I indicated to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question 29499/07 on 22 November 2007, the regulation of local abattoirs is the responsibility of local authorities, who report to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland on this issue. I am, however, considering whether there is scope for support to abattoirs in relation to specific activities under the marketing and processing scheme operated by my Department.