Dáil Éireann - Volume 564 - 01 April, 2003

Written Answers - Animal Diseases.

  163. Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if he intends to allow scrapie monitored sheep to be exhibited at agriculture shows in 2003 with non-monitored sheep, even where a strict division can be maintained between the two categories of sheep; if the same rules will apply to sheep sales at marts in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8810/03]

  Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh): The situation is currently under review and I expect to be in a position to make a decision on the matter and to convey it to all concerned within days.