Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 58: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of personnel within his Department whose work involves the inspection of farms; if there will be a reduction in the number of inspectors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20173/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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There are currently a total of 372 inspectors involved in farm inspections in relation to schemes operated by my Department.

My Department's Management Services Division is engaged in a number of reviews related to staff currently involved in the inspection of farms. The number of inspectors involved in such work will continue to be examined in the light of these reviews.