In Ireland the gross cost of BSE whole herd depopulation in 1999 was €12.06 million, including €8.715 million in respect of compensation for farmers whose herds have been depopulated, and €3.342 million in respect of ancillary expenses such as slaughter, transport, rendering, disposal, etc. This amount was offset by an EU contribution of 70% of the cost of compensation, i.e. €6.1 million.
In 2003 to 30 September, expenditure on depopulation amounted to €22.49 million, including €16.35 million in respect of compensation to farmers and €6.14 million in respect of ancillary expenses. As with 1999, expenditure on compensation to farmers in 2003 will be offset by EU co-funding at a rate of 70%.