Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 116: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of meat plants inspected by the legal metrology service in the years 2006 to 2008; the date each plant was inspected; the breaches that were found; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7824/09]

John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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The number of meat plants inspected over the three-year period is as follows:

2006: 8;

2007: 22; and

2008: 11.

The following table details the meat plants inspected and the dates of inspection. No breaches of the legislation requiring prosecution were found.

Following the resolution of an industrial relations issue relating to the hiring of private haulage for the conveyance and lifting of test equipment, about which the Deputy will be aware from previous replies, the Legal Metrology Service NSAI is currently inviting tenders for supply of haulage services. Provision of this support will enable the Service resume a full inspection regime in meat processing plants.