Written answers

Tuesday, 26 January 2010

Department of Agriculture and Food

Animal Carcase Disposal

8:00 pm

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when a person (details supplied) in County Longford will be issued a licence to re-open a tannery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3635/10]

Photo of Brendan SmithBrendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Regulation (EC) No. 1774 of 2002 and Statutory Instrument No. 252 of 2008, as amended, lay down strict controls for the safe use and disposal of animal by-products, with a view to safeguarding human and animal health.

In November 2009, my Department received a completed application for the approval under these Regulations of a Category 3 intermediate plant for the storage of hides and skins.

A Veterinary Inspector from my Department visited the premises in question on 21st December 2009. A representative of the applicant was present during this visit. A number of issues were discussed which require attention before the application can be progressed. When the issues identified are addressed, my Department will be in a position to progress the application for approval.

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