Person: Health and Consumer Affairs Commissioner

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

EU's top health official: No need to panic over horsemeat scandal

The EU's top health official has said there is no need to panic over the Europe-wide horsemeat scandal.

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Commission denies beef report cover-up

THE European Commission yesterday rejected claims by the Irish Farmers’ Association that it had covered up a report on issues relating to Brazilian beef exports.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2007

‘Flu drug shortage puts millions at risk’

EUROPE does not have enough anti-viral drugs to tackle an influenza pandemic that could wipe out millions within weeks, Health Minister Micheál Martin admitted yesterday.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

Canadian poultry banned by EU

The European Union banned all imports of poultry products and pet birds from Canada today after confirming a highly contagious outbreak of bird flu in one Canadian province.

Thu, 11 Mar, 2004

EU bans imports of breeding chicks from US

THE EU has banned imports of breeding chicks and eggs from the US after the outbreak of a highly contagious form of Avian bird flu was confirmed in Texas.

Wed, 25 Feb, 2004