asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state when it is hoped to provide full dispensary veterinary service for the Irish farmer.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Dispensary Veterinary Service.
Mr. Walsh
If the Deputy's reference is to a dispensary scheme under which State-subsidised veterinary services would be provided generally throughout the country, such a scheme is not contemplated.
There will, however, be a steady development of my Department's veterinary activities, which will be of considerable benefit to farmers generally; and, of course, the number of veterinary practitioners in the country is continuing to increase appreciably as farmers now call in the veterinary surgeon to a much greater extent than previously.