asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware that considerable overlapping occurs in the duties performed by the Inspectors of Dairies and Cowsheds and the Inspectors of Diseases of Animals, both of whom are part-time officers and usually have large areas to work in regard to the notification and treatment of tuberculosis, and whether he will see if this state of affairs can be remedied.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - DUTIES OF INSPECTORS.
I am aware of the need for better co-ordination of various functions concerning Public Health services at present discharged by officers of local authorities. This will be secured in legislation shortly to be introduced.