Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)

There is nothing in place in relation to TB in that regard. Although I am a farmer, I think we have to be ruthless when we make decisions. Deputy Moynihan referred to suckler farmers. Regardless of whether we provide for four months or six months, we need to be ruthless. There should not be an open-ended approach on the part of the farmer, the vet and the Department. If these are the rules, we should stick to them.

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