Michael Ferris
Question:12 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the number of depopulated herds in County Tipperary under the bovine TB scheme and the brucellosis eradication scheme; the total number of animals removed by depopulation; the total compensation paid to herd owners in 1988 and 1989; the number of herds in County Tipperary which have had a breakdown in tuberculosis and brucellosis; the number of animals involved in each herd; the total amount of compensation paid in 1988 and 1989; and if he will make a statement on the matter.