Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2021
949. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the cost-benefit analysis of Ireland’s bovine TB programme is due to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23734/21]
View answerA Cost Benefit Analysis of the Bovine TB Eradication Programme was commissioned by the Department in 2020 following consultation with farm organisations in drafting the Terms of Reference.
The first draft report, prepared by Grant Thornton, was circulated to all members of the TB Forum on Friday 26th March 2020. The draft findings were presented at the second meeting of the Finance Working Group set up under the TB Forum on 15th April.
A constructive discussion took place in relation to these findings and Grant Thornton will take account of this feedback in preparing the next draft. It is envisaged that the amended draft will be discussed at the Finance Working Group before the final report is published in the coming months.
