Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is ongoing. I concur with the Cathaoirleach about the challenge, the disappointment, the traumatic nature of the experience of having reactors in the herd and what it means for people's farm businesses. I established the TB forum, bringing all key stakeholders together to collaborate on how we get this going in the right direction. We need to work through that forum to see what steps we can take to improve the situation. The Cathaoirleach made reference to the deer strategy group I established as well to assess the situation of the increasing number of deer roaming wild and the impact they are having. I recognise the strong and effective leadership of Teddy Cashman as chairman of that group. I look forward to publishing the group's report in a short period and stepping it out and acting on it.