Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1343: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will intervene to ensure that a compensation package for pig meat producers and suppliers will be finalised without further delay; if his attention has been drawn to the importance that the payment of this compensation package is to small businesses to ensure their survival; and if he will ensure that his Department will notify suppliers of the level of compensation in order that they can plan ahead. [1649/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The terms and conditions of the Pigmeat Recall Scheme have been published and there is ongoing consultation with the industry to ensure compliance with the overall objective of the scheme.

I am well aware of the importance of this assistance to the industry. The agreement on the scheme with pig processors enabled a speedy return to processing and consequential availability of pork products in time for the Christmas trade. The industry has already received an interim payment of €36million under the scheme. Further payments will be made as early as possible.