Listen Back: Compensation for farmers forced to cull animals. A local TD has called for the Department of Agriculture to examine the compensation; paid to farmers who have to cull animals after an outbreak of a disease.
Fine Gael TD, David Maxwell, raised the issue with the Minister for Agriculture in the Dáil last week (Thursday, January 29th).
Deputy Maxwell highlighted the financial and mental toll that an outbreak of disease, such as TB or birdflu, can have for farmers.
He explained that famers are losing out, because the standard compensation payment is €3,100 for most cattle.
However, some farmers who have cattle worth more than that, are making a loss.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Maxwell said he is hopeful that something can be done.
