Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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760. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a matter (details supplied) relating to the culling of animals will be investigated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8376/20]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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The person named had a TB breakdown in 2011 during which a number of calves were identified as reactors.  The calves were euthanised on farm with the consent of the herdowner.  

My officials have engaged extensively with the herdowner over the past several years on this issue.  He has had a number of meetings with senior officials of my Department and, most recently, in November of last year.  I am satisfied that the matter has been handled in full compliance with Department guidelines and was carried out in the best interests of animal health and welfare in the circumstances pertaining to the herd at the time.