Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022
565. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to any areas within the State in which a lack of drivers has resulted in no animal collection service being available; if so, his proposals to address such cases that may have arisen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22064/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe importance of the animal collection service is well recognised by the Department, as it provides an essential service to the farming community and wider public.
My Department is aware of some issues regarding the shortage of drivers and is engaged with the Animal Collectors Association (ACA) and also with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment to try to resolve these issues.
