Dioxin crisis review paper to be published in coming weeks

THE report of a review group set up by Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith in the aftermath of the dioxin scare almost a year ago will be available in the coming weeks.

Headed by Dr Patrick Wall, the group is considering the report and recommendations of a Joint Oireachtas Committee, which it received on May 26, as well as a range of submissions from interested parties.

Mr Smith was asked in the Dáil by Sinn Féin Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin what steps he has taken to inquire into the dioxin contamination incident, if a formal inquiry was established and if not, the reason for same.