Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
1056 Deputy Edward O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make arrangements to have work undertaken in an area (details provided) in County Cork to eradicate a problem. [33663/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraA badger survey and capture programme was undertaken on the lands of this herdowner in December 2008 following the disclosure of seven TB reactors in the herd and nine badgers were removed. In line with my Department's policy, these lands were again surveyed for badgers in March 2009 and this resulted in the capture of a further nine badgers. In June 2009, this herd was de-restricted following two clear TB tests. The position is that the local District Veterinary Office (DVO) intends to survey these lands again for badger activity in the coming months, having regard to the incidence of the disease in other areas and also the prioritisation of TB breakdowns in these areas.
