Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2010
330 Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the specific procedure and interaction between a County Clare farmer and his Department regarding the issuing of a movement certificate for bovine animals from a restricted herd in view of the fact that the district veterinary office no longer operates from Ennis, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18652/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing the closure of the District Veterinary Office, Ennis, my Department have written to all herdowners who were previously dealt with from that office and advised them that their files will now be administered from the District Veterinary Office, Limerick.
In view of this change, herdowners based in County Clare who require movement permits should contact the District Veterinary Office in Limerick and provide details of the animals for which permits are required. These permits will be processed in the Limerick office and issued by post. Alternatively, herdowners can arrange to collect passports for the animals concerned from the Limerick office. The passports will be stamped "For Slaughter Only" and can be brought directly to the factory on the day of collection.
