Coveney seeks advice on probe into non-compliance with quotas rules

A file relating to alleged non-compliance with milk quota regulations is being referred by Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister Simon Coveney to the Chief State Solicitor’s Office for advice on whether any further action is warranted.

Mr Coveney announced the move yesterday when confirming that a full investigation conducted by his department is now complete and that corrective action has been taken.

In a statement, the minister said that in January of this year his department received information alleging non-compliance by named parties with the regulations governing the milk quota regime.