Herd Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (1000)

John O'Mahony

Question:

1000. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will receive their herd number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16404/13]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Approval was granted for the issue of a herd number on 21 March 2013. A herd number was created on 3 April and a letter issued on 10 April notifying the herd owner of the details and conditions attached to the herd number.