Jack Wall
Question:52 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans, if any, he has to broaden the representation on the Animal Health Forum to include drystock farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15494/97]
Vol. 481 No. 1
52 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the plans, if any, he has to broaden the representation on the Animal Health Forum to include drystock farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15494/97]
The Animal Health Forum contains a cross section of farming and veterinary organisations and I believe that the livestock section is adequately represented in the forum. Consequently, I do not have any plans at this stage to extend representation.
I should point out that it is open to any group to seek meetings directly with my Department to discuss issues of mutual concern.