asked the Minister for Local Government and Public Health if he will state the reason for the prolonged delay in filling the post of veterinary surgeon in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if he will state when the appointment will be made.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Cork Veterinary Appointment.
There is no vacancy at present in the former Dunmanway rural district for a veterinary inspector for public health duties.
There is a vacancy.
I am not aware of any recent vacancy.
The Parliamentary Secretary must be out of touch with his Department.
The Deputy might be out of touch with his constituents.
I am not. The vacancy has existed for a number of years and the matter was before the Local Appointments Commission within the last two or three months.
No, the Deputy is entirely misinformed.