Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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1104. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the present position in relation to Johne's disease in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29511/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Johne's Control Disease Programme (ICJP) was launched in 2017 as a voluntary programme which is operated by Animal Health Ireland. Funding for the Programme is provided by my Department, milk processors co-ops and farmers.

The objectives of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP) are:

1. Enhance the ability of participating farmers to keep their herds clear of Johne’s disease (JD).
2. Assist participating farmers to reduce the level of infection in their herds, where present.
3. Provide additional reassurance to the marketplace in relation to Ireland’s efforts to control Johne’s disease and sustainability of Irish cattle production.
4. Improve calf health, farm biosecurity and sustainability in participating farms.

The structure of the IJCP programme in 2025 will be made in consultation with stakeholders through the AHI Johne's Disease Implementation Group and communicated in due course.

Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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1105. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the process and the position of his Department if a farmer carries out tests on their cows, heifers and calves and they test positive for Johne's disease; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29512/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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The Irish Johne's Control Disease Programme (ICJP) was launched in 2017 as a voluntary programme which is operated by Animal Health Ireland. Funding for the Programme is provided by my Department, milk processors co-ops and farmers.

My Department supports the objectives of the Irish Johne’s Control Programme (IJCP) which currently are:

1. Enhance the ability of participating farmers to keep their herds clear of Johne’s disease (JD)
2. Assist participating farmers to reduce the level of infection in their herds, where present.
3. Provide additional reassurance to the marketplace in relation to Ireland’s efforts to control Johne’s disease and sustainability of Irish cattle production.
4. Improve calf health, farm biosecurity and sustainability in participating farms.