Michael P. Kitt
Ceist:253 Mr. M. Kitt asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the areas of his Department that use answering machines; the savings involved in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/98]
Written Answers. - Departmental Technology.
A number of areas in my Department have been supplied with telephone answering machines. These include the information systems division, the laboratory complex at Abbotstown, the veterinary offices in a number of meat plants and all district veterinary offices. In addition, voice mail facilities have been linked to the telephone system at my Department's headquarters. While the savings that accrue are not quantifiable, the installation of these facilities provides for the more efficient operation of the areas concerned and provides an enhanced service to clients, particularly farmers.