Dáil debates
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Noxious Weed Control.
1:00 pm
Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
Do data exist on the number of cattle or other farm animals affected by ragwort? We are concerned about ragwort because it is a noxious weed. While spraying can be effective it must be done repeatedly over a number of years and not merely once off. It is my understanding the spraying makes the weed more palatable so it is not without adverse consequences. The problem needs a structured approach and not mere once-off spraying.
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