James Browne
Question:413. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will commence compensation for loss of production from the date of tagging as opposed to the date of removal. [40294/17]
View answerTuesday, 26 September 2017
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My Department has a comprehensive compensation regime in place for herdowners who are affected by bovine TB, including compensation both for direct and indirect losses.
There is a legal requirement for reactors to be removed from the holding within 30 days as set down in EU legislation. Given the vital importance of early removal of reactors, one of the eligibility criteria for income supplement is linked to the date of removal of reactors. This operates as an incentive for herdowners to engage with the valuation and removal process.
There have been significant changes to the compensation package which were implemented in 2016 and I am satisfied that the current compensation arrangements provide a very comprehensive range of financial supports to herdowners in a TB breakdown.