Ministry denies illegal BSE carcass disposal

THE Department of Agriculture and Food has denied suggestions from An Taisce it breached environmental laws in disposing of BSE-positive carcasses.

In a statement, the Department stressed its handling of all aspects of BSE fully accords with EU and national legislation.

It said this is the subject of ongoing scrutiny from various perspectives by independent bodies such as the EU Food and Veterinary Office, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and others.