Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 21 May 1996

Vol. 465 No. 6

Written Answers. - Brucellosis Blood Tests.

Rory O'Hanlon

Ceist:

301 Dr. O'Hanlon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of blood tests for brucellosis performed to date for which no reports have been sent to herd owners; when they will receive such reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10438/96]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

All blood test reports detained at the brucellosis laboratory in Cork due to industrial action by members of the Civil and Public Service Union are now in the course of being issued to herd owners through veterinary surgeons.