Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Bovine Disease Levies. Farmers’ input on disease eradication
Summary
Noonan questioned whether farmers had a meaningful say in disease-eradication measures; the Minister cited the Animal Health Council and said cooperation with it was strong.
(Limerick West): In so far as the disease levy is concerned, is the Minister aware that the farmers do not seem to have an input into the means for speeding up the eradication of disease? Surely when he is paying the piper he should have a say in calling the tune?
Comment on this
I do not entirely agree with the Deputy. Farmers are represented in the recently formed Animal Health Council.
Comment on this
(Limerick West): I doubt if the Minister or the Department have had any great consultation with that body.