Government 'concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high risk period

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon, Tanaiste Simon Harris and Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh, speaking at the Fine Gael Agricultural and Rural Development Conference in Co Kildare (Grainne Ni Aodha/PA)

The Government is continuing to monitor bird flu in flocks after three confirmed outbreaks early in the high risk period, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Martin Heydon said it was of concern that the outbreaks had been confirmed early in the high risk period for avian influenza, which runs from October until April.