Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 30 Sep 2003

Vol. 571 No. 1

Written Answers. - Animal Diseases.

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

334 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the position in relation to the tuberculosis schemes in the area west of Galway city; if 60 day tests are carried out; if six monthly tests are carried out; if spot tests are carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21340/03]

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mr. Walsh)

All aspects of the TB eradication scheme including reactor retests, contiguous tests, check tests, etc., are being implemented in County Galway. I understand that a small number of reactor retests, which were listed earlier, were not carried out. These have been relisted and the herds involved are due to be tested next week.