Michael Ring
Question:87 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development when the restrictions on pedigree bulls will be lifted to enable them to be brought from farm to farm. [15392/01]
Written Answers. - Foot and Mouth Disease.
The Deputy will be aware that at various times in recent weeks I have made announcements in relation to the phased normalisation of farming activities, subject to strict compliance with protocols and based on advice from the committee of veterinary experts, which I established to advise on such matters.
In relation to the movement of bulls, I announced on 1 May 2001, that from 2 May the movement of stock bulls from farm to farm for breeding purposes would be permitted, subject to strict adherence to a protocol which I published on the date of the announcement, and which is available on my Department's website.