Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 3 Oct 1995

Vol. 456 No. 3

Written Answers. - Cattle Disease.

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

141 Mr. O'Dea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the reason agreement has not been finalised with local land owners in Askeaton, County Limerick, for an on-farm investigation of the causes of a disease which has caused a number of cattle deaths in the area; and his views on whether it is justifiable that such an agreement has not been finalised seven months after he gave a public commitment to conduct such an investigation. [13704/95]

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry (Mr. Yates)

Following extended negotiations with one of the farmers who has had significant numbers of cattle deaths and illnesses, arrangements are now under way for the early commencement of an on-farm veterinary investigation. The other aspects of the comprehensive investigation are continuing.