Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he has concluded consideration of a value for money review on the issue of temporary veterinary inspectors; the action he proposes to take arising from this review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36194/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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This Value for Money (VFM) review relates to the use of the services of TVIs in slaughter plants which are under the supervision of my Department. TVIs are engaged, as and when required, to assist the Department's official veterinarians in the performance of ante mortem and post mortem tasks at approved plants. The Department expects to be in a position to publish this review in the near future. Its recommendations will be considered carefully, as is the case for all such VFM reviews, and decisions will be taken as appropriate to ensure the most efficient and effective service delivery.