Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food in view of the fact that veterinary cover is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve in western parts of the country, the plans she has to fund the establishment or maintenance of practices where stock numbers are dropping and which as a consequence are threatening the viability of some full time practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6123/05]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I do not have any plans to fund the establishment or maintenance of veterinary practices in any part of the country. However, I am conscious that in future the viability of such practices may come under pressure in some areas and I will monitor the situation regarding veterinary cover on an ongoing basis.