asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the shortage of health inspectors to supervise the carrying out of the provisions of the food hygiene regulations; and, if so, if he will state when he is going to authorise the commencement of a new course of training for inspectors.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Food Hygiene Regulations.
I am not aware that the operation of the food hygiene regulations is, in general, being impeded by a shortage of health inspectors. The question of the future training and qualifications of health inspectors has been under investigation for some time, and the introduction of a course of training much more extensive than that hitherto available to persons seeking appointments to health inspector posts is now under consideration. A decision will be made in the very near future.