Vol. 497 No. 2
113 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when he will provide the necessary veterinary service to allow a person (details supplied) in County Cavan to commence slaughtering in his newly built EU licence slaughter yard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24320/98]
I expect to have veterinary supervisory staff available at the plant in question within the next week. The provision of the staff will enable the plant to commence operating immediately. Arrangements are in train to register the premises under the Agricultural Produce (Fresh Meat) Act, 1930, and to provide the plant with its new EU export approval number.
