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Fur Farming

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2020

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Ceisteanna (682)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

682. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the announced cull of mink will take place in line with the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43481/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

My Department continues to engage with the farm operators in order to manage next steps in this process.

From a public health risk management perspective, my Department has conducted testing on mink on all three farms, with the most recent tests on 7th December. All tests were negative for Covid 19.

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