Bernard J. Durkan
Question:90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the total number and value of cattle so far destroyed in the beef destruction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9410/01]
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90 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development the total number and value of cattle so far destroyed in the beef destruction scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9410/01]
Up to and including 23 March 2001, the number of animals destroyed under the purchase for destruction scheme was 159,171. The value of these animals is estimated to be about £94 million.