Paul Connaughton
Question:172 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when cattle identity cards will be returned to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13405/03]
Written Answers. - Cattle Identification Scheme.
As the Deputy will be aware, there is an industrial dispute in the district veterinary office concerned. I regret that the dispute is inconveniencing farmers such as the person indicated. However, I assure the Deputy that I am most anxious to have the dispute resolved so as to restore as quickly as possible the Department's normal service to farmers in the areas concerned. Contacts are continuing with the relevant union.
Paul Connaughton
Question:173 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food when cattle identity cards will be returned to a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13406/03]
As the Deputy will be aware, there is an industrial dispute in the district veterinary office concerned. I regret that the dispute is inconveniencing farmers such as the person indicated. However, I assure the Deputy that I am most anxious to have the dispute resolved so as to restore as quickly as possible the Department's normal service to farmers in the areas concerned. Contacts are continuing with the relevant union.