Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
883. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if vets will be provided with a dedicated line in each county in order to obtain immediate advice on TB and not a central call centre as is the case at the moment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36408/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCurrently, each Regional Veterinary Office (RVO) has a designated Veterinary Inspector on duty that is assigned to deal with any TB Testing Veterinary matters when calls are received.
Following a proposal from the bTB Stakeholder Forum, my Department will work towards implementing a system providing a point of contact arrangement for private veterinary practitioners who request advice on TB related matters, based on the use of new customer relationship management software in RVOs.
