asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state the number of inferior cattle disposed of under the Bansha pilot scheme for the eradication of uneconomic cows and the cost of the scheme to date.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Eradication of Uneconomic Cows.
Mr. Walsh
The number of uneconomic cows disposed of under the Bansha scheme has been 730. The scheme involved no cost to the Exchequer.