Seymour Crawford
Ceist:119 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he has satisfied himself that sufficient staff are assigned to the district veterinary office in Ballybay, County Monaghan, to deal with the serious long-term tuberculosis problem in the county; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that personnel in this office have to deal with large numbers of cattle for export together with two thirds of the national poultry industry; if he will provide the necessary additional staff on a permanent basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27307/99]