Veterinary Medicines
Dail Éireann — 2020-11-03
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Carol Nolan (IND), Laois-Offaly

I thank the Minister for being here so late to take these questions. Will the Minister provide an update on the measures he is taking to prevent the direct loss of up to 3,000 jobs in the agricultural merchant sector following EU plans to introduce new regulations in January 2022 that will prohibit agricultural merchants from prescribing certain medications and animal products. Will the Minister indicate whether the Government will seek a derogation to bring a resolution to this matter?

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Sitting date: 2020-11-03