Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2004
72 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the status of the application by a person (details supplied) in County Wexford for a herd number; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9530/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person indicated submitted an application for a herd number to the local district veterinary office in Enniscorthy on 15 March last. An official of my Department is arranging to visit the applicant within the next week to assess whether the applicant meets the requirements laid down.
Under the customer service action plan for local offices, all applications for herd numbers are processed within 28 days following the receipt of a fully completed application form and provided that all the requirements laid down for a herd number are met by the applicant.
