€1bn plan to eliminate bovine TB by 2030

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has reiterated his commitment to eradication of bovine TB in Ireland by 2030.

Wed, 10 Apr, 2019 - 14:00

Stephen Cadogan

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has reiterated his commitment to eradication of bovine TB in Ireland by 2030.

“We have spent €5.5 billion in today’s money and the plan is to spend another €1 billion between now and 2030, by which time we hope to have eliminated TB.

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Courts Farming Place: Ireland Place: Shannon Place: Ashtown Place: Moorepark Person: Agriculture Minister Person: Michael Creed Person: Minister Person: Creed Person: The Minister Organisation: Ireland Organisation: Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine Organisation: BEEP Organisation: Veterinary Ireland Organisation: Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Action Organisation: ANC Organisation: Teagasc

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