Colm Burke
Question:430. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cost of running the TB eradication scheme per year over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55953/23]
View answerThursday, 14 December 2023
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Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am acutely aware of the financial and emotional trauma associated with a TB breakdown.
It causes significant hardship for farmers and farming families, and I am fully committed to the objectives of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy which aims to reduce and ultimately eradicate this disease in Ireland.
The cost’s outlined below include, compensation to farmers, the wildlife programme, TB testing and supplies, and various research programmes.
Exchequer Cost of TB Programme 2013-2023
|
Year |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
To 30 Nov 23 |
|
Total millions |
€31,739 |
€35,556 |
€30,251 |
€30,776 |
€32,570 |
€36,658 |
€37,544 |
€43,939 |
€52,489 |
€57,448 |
€64,479 |