Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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512. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application by a person (details supplied) regarding a herd number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15594/16]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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An application for a herd number was received from the person in question in the Regional Veterinary Office on 11^thMay 2016. An appointment was made with the applicant for an inspection of the lands concerned on the morning of the 25^thof May. However, the applicant requested a deferral of one week due to other commitments. The inspection was carried out on the 31^stMay. The applicant has been informed that a sheep pen needs to be constructed. When the sheep pen is constructed, a re-inspection will take place and then the processing of the application will be finalised.