Martin Kenny
Ceist:378. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the totals budget and the total spend for the TB eradication programme in 2025. [48444/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 25 June 2026
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Freagraí scríofa
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a challenging disease to control and eradicate. I am committed to making real progress in eradicating bTB as I am acutely aware of the emotional and financial trauma associated with a TB breakdown for farmers.
The table below outlines the overall cost to the Exchequer of the bTB Programme, excluding staff costs, in 2025. Expenditure increased from €100.616 million in 2024 to €121.987 million at the end of 2025.
The cost of all elements of compensation paid to farmers was €77.498 million. This comprises of the On Farm Market Valuation Scheme, Income Supplement Scheme, Hardship Scheme and the Depopulation Scheme and FWG Income Supplement Balancing payments.
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Annual Expenditure ('000) |
|
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2025 |
|
Compensation - Other |
€14,716 |
|
Vet Fees - Testing |
€18,733 |
|
Supplies |
€10,845 |
|
Research |
€1,777 |
|
On Farm Market Valuation |
€62,782 |
|
Valuer Fees |
€1,211 |
|
Wildlife |
€8,473 |
|
Other Costs |
€3,450 |
|
Total |
€121,987 |