Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 22 Jan 1997

Vol. 473 No. 4

Written Answers. - Veterinary Personnel.

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn

Ceist:

532 Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the proposals, if any, he has to ensure that sufficient veterinary personnel will be available for companies (details supplied) who are seeking and will receive EU approval in 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1213/97]

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

The present position is that some work is still outstanding at this company. On completion of this work to my Department's satisfaction, the question of veterinary inspection will be determined.