§ 35. Mr Corbettasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to increase the number of vets in the State veterinary service.
§ Mr. PeartAdditional veterinary staff are being recruited through competitions held by the Civil Service Commission. As a result the number of professional staff was increased by 33—that is, 6 per cent.—in the 12 months to 11th July 1975.