Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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That is our current allocation and projection. Obviously, as the year goes on, we manage the budget. Revised Estimates can occur across any budget line as the year goes on. There has been a lot of good engagement between my team, the TB forum and farming organisations on reaching an agreed outcome on how we deal with TB testing in respect of males more than 36 months old and the testing requirement for cows. I am hopeful of a positive outcome and one that will be agreeable to both sides. If it requires any budget adjustment, I will look at it.