Debate contribution: Cattle Cull: Fivemiletown

Debate contribution by Mr Daniel McCrossan on 7 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Daniel McCrossan
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 7 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Cattle Cull: Fivemiletown
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5670053

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I thank the Minister for that answer. I have no doubt that the footage caused him distress, as it did everyone else. However, given his long-held views on animal cruelty, surely the Minister does not need a review to acknowledge that the cull was handled badly by the Department. Minister, will you explain precisely what safeguards were put in place to prevent unnecessary fear and distress to those animals, who authorised the method that was used on that day and who will be held accountable for the way in which the animals were killed?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2541/22-27.

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