Compensation Schemes.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2009

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Questions (167)

John Deasy

Question:

167 Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if his attention has been drawn to the fact that not all county councils are paying compensation to bee-keepers who have to destroy their hives as a result of being infected by American foul brood disease; if he will amend the Bee Pest Prevention (Amendment) Regulations 1978 to ensure that a standard compensation scheme is available nationally; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42497/09]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is responsible for notifying the Local Authority of any outbreak of American foul brood disease. Under the Bee Pest Prevention (Amendment) Regulations 1978 it is the responsibility of the individual Local Authority to compensate bee-keepers affected.