Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 February 2004
147 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the measures he has taken to resolve the dispute between vets and farmers over dairy herd certification fees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4934/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department was involved in discussions with Veterinary Ireland and the farming organisations in regard to this matter and following the satisfactory conclusion of these discussions, I published a press notice on 24 January outlining the details for the operation of veterinary inspections for dairy herds during 2004. The actual arrangements for the inspection, including the level of fees to be charged, are a matter for agreement between the dairy farmer and the veterinary practitioner concerned.
