Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is undertaking an investigation in relation to sheep movements and lamb imports, the claiming of flat rate VAT refund on imported lambs at lamb processing facilities; the processing facilities involved; the details of the investigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40810/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that, as part of an investigation into movements of sheep, officers from my Department have visited a number of farms and slaughtering establishments. The information that has been gathered as a result of these visits is being examined, and the investigation is continuing. In the circumstances it would be inappropriate to comment further pending the outcome of the investigation.