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Thu 12 Dec 2008Pigmeat industry to reopen today after €180 million fund is agreed
TAOISEACH Brian Cowen announced a €180 million contingency State fund for pork processors and pig farmers just after 12.30am this morning. The fund will cover the pork products recalled at the weekend due to the dioxin scare and will lead to the reopening of factories this afternoon.
The money will be also used for the slaughter and destruction of infected animals.
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