Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1. In July the Government announces they planned to hire an additional 1,000 customs and veterinary officials. I would like to request the number of applications received and veterinary officials positions between 1st July 2018 and 30th January 2019. 2. Further the first part of my request how many veterinary officials have been hired, between 1st July 2018 and 30th January 2019. 3. I would also request any correspondence between the Department and the Government on the process, or any difficulties hiring veterinary officials, (sent and received, including attachments), between 1st September 2018 and 30th January 2019.