Pockets of TB and possible wildlife causes
Noonan asked about severe local outbreaks and investigations into their causes; the Minister said the Department was examining them and had increased hardship assistance. O’Keeffe asked about wildlife as a factor, and the Minister said it had been considered.
(Limerick West): Is the Minister aware that in certain pockets there has been a severe outbreak of the disease? Have the Department carried out any investigation to determine the cause with a view to eliminating it?
Comment on this
We are constantly looking at the problem but total eradication is not easy. We are particularly worried about people who are suffering severe hardship as a result of outbreaks and we have included an extra £1 million in the 1984 Estimates to cater for such people.
Comment on this
Question Time for today is concluded. As this is the last day for questions before we adjourn for Christmas, written replies will be given to the remaining questions. If any Deputy wishes to have his questions placed on the Order Paper for oral answers after the recess he should notify the General Office before 5 p.m. today.