'Costs have risen by 35% whereas the weekly fee is rising by 11%'

He said those staff now feel they have been ignored by the process.

'These important services are very much appreciated by all service users'

'Advice is to contact Department of Agriculture if sick or dead wild birds are evident'

'It is important to remember that the vast majority of wild bird deaths in Ireland will not be related to Avian Influenza, based on information from surveillance activities'

'There is a need for the time lines on this to be adhered to as much as is practicable'

'Monaghan Hospital played a very effective role in the delivery of services to the people in 2004'