asked the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries the reasons for the delay in the payment of fees to veterinary surgeons for tests completed under the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Scheme.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Veterinary Surgeons' Fees.
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Normally, these claims are paid within a month of their receipt, but occasional delays do occur. These may be due to shortages of staff at times during the year and, lately, to the change-over to decimal accountancy. It is hoped that all arrears will be cleared within the next few weeks.