Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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272. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will approve a lime product (details supplied) for use by organic farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47650/22]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Egg shells originating from factory farming (commercial flocks) may not be used on organic farms. Authorised products are set out in Annex II of Commission Implementing regulation (EU) 2021 1165 of 15th July 2021 authorising certain products and substances for use in organic production.

Currently, liming materials are provided for under fertilisers legislation. However, criteria including particle size, moisture content and neutralising value must be met. Further information would be required on the specific product to determine compliance with Irish and EU legislation and the company should engage with my Department on these requirements.