Mr. Peadar Ó Scanaill:

One sorts it out at one's own level. It would not be an issue in which the Veterinary Council of Ireland would get involved. Perhaps the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine could clarify this further for the Senator but my understanding of the letter it sent to registrants - I do not believe it wrote to the council on this matter - is that when it wishes to pay for TB testing, it will only pay an employer and it will only pay a veterinary practitioner.