Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013
409. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if there are means of compensation for a person (details supplied) in County Laois when delays in testing for bovine tuberculosis had a negative impact on the farm business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52578/13]
View answerIn line with normal rules, a restriction was imposed on the outward movement of cattle from the herd of the person concerned in April 2013 (which, nonetheless, facilitated movement to slaughter) due to the presence in that herd of more than 20% of animals which had not been tested within the requisite 12 month period. The herdowner was notified at that time that the restriction notice could only be lifted after the testing was carried out. This testing was undertaken in November, following which the restriction was removed. No compensation arises in such cases.
