asked the Minister for Agriculture whether shipments of dead meat for export were delayed on recent occasions because of the inability of his Department to provide sufficient veterinary surgeons; and whether he will take steps to prevent such delays in future.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Delays in Shipments of Meat.
While I understand that, on occasions, it has not been found possible to avoid some delay in providing the veterinary personnel required, I am not aware that this has in fact resulted in delayed shipments. My Department will do whatever it can in the matter.