Veterinary Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 July 2021

Tuesday, 6 July 2021

Ceisteanna (576)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

576. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he relies on advice (details supplied) given to the previous Minister on the appointment of veterinary inspectors as official veterinarians in meat plants. [35956/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

This is a matter that has been the subject of a great deal of correspondence from one individual. The Department is satisfied that the advice on the appointment of veterinary inspectors as official veterinarians was, and remains, appropriate.