Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to discuss Agricultural Schemes, and Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis and Compensation

Speaking ahead of the meeting at 5.30pm in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Jackie Cahill said: “The Committee met last month with stakeholders from the Farming Sector and heard their views on the Bovine TB Eradication programme. We now look forward to discussing the issue raised and related matters with the Department officials, as well as the issue of compensation for farmers. We will also discuss the various agricultural schemes with the Department.”

The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has 14 Members, nine from the Dáil and five from the Seanad.

The meeting in Committee Room 3 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.