Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 300: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in granting the necessary approval for a company (details supplied) in respect of food inspections; if she will intervene as a matter of urgency to complete the necessary inspections with a view to granting a licence to the firm in the interests of 14 posts of employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8100/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The food business operator in this matter is currently approved for a number of activities under the European Communities (Food and Feed Hygiene) Regulations, 2005 (S.I. No. 910 of 2005).

An application was received in my Department, on 8th February 2008, for approval in respect of additional activity. My Department sought additional information, which is required in order to evaluate the recent application, from the food business operator. This information has now been received and it is intended that the Department's Veterinary Public Health Inspection Service will carry out an on-site inspection, as required by the European food hygiene regulations in order to assess the suitability of the establishment for approval, on Thursday 28th February 2008.