Farming: Caution on DVO lab, welcome for TAMS meal bin extension
The national vicechairman of ther IFA Sheep Committee has stressed the importance of keeping the pressure on to ensure the District Veterinary Laboratory remains open. It follows recent comments by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed that it’s ‘unlikely’ any laboratories will be closed. Leitrim-based IFA official Kevin Comiskey is welcoming the…
McLoughlin says issue of vet lab being used as ‘political football’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says he believes the issue of the veterinary laboratory in Sligo is being turned into a ‘political football.’ The Fine Gael deputy’s comments following reports in the media about the future of the laboratory. Deputy McLoughlin says he believes there is a certain amount of internal and…
Leitrim IFA man hits back at minister’s ‘scaremongering’ comments
A local Leitrim IFA officer has hit back at Agriculture Minister Michael Creed who has accused farming organisations of ‘scaremongering’ about the future of regional veterinary laboratories. The minister was responding to a question from Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue in the Dail on behalf of Sligo/Leitrim TD Eamon Scanlon. Farmers…
Department officials called on to address Oireachtas committee on vet labs
Officials from the Department of Agriculture have been called to address the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture tomorrow on the future of the 6 Regional Vet Labs around the country. A recent review has suggested that the lab in Doonally in Sligo could be one of three to close to save…
Calls for TDs to ensure retention of veterinary laboratory in Sligo
There are calls for TDs in the region to ensure there is no threat to the future of the District Veterinary Office in Dunally in Sligo. The office serves farmers in the whole of the north west region and the concerns come following a review of the 6 labs around…