asked the Minister for Agriculture the number of cases of injury or loss during TB or brucellosis testing which have been reported to his Department during the past five years; and the compensation, if any, which has been paid to farmers by his Department in respect of these reported losses.
Written Answers. - Animal Disease Eradication Schemes.
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Only one confirmed case of injury or loss resulting from TB or Brucellosis testing within the last five years is on record. In that instance an ex-gratia payment of £225 was made to the herdowner as a totally exceptional measure.