Debate contribution: Bovine TB

Debate contribution by Mrs Cathy Mason on 13 October 2025.

MLA: Mrs Cathy Mason
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 13 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Bovine TB
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5175683

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I appreciate that answer, Minister. I have written to you on the subject, and I appreciate your response and the fact that you sent out the Chief Veterinary Officer. Farmers tell me that they are heartbroken. While their herds are being wiped out, they feel very left behind, and their families face huge mental and financial strain. I understand that many of the farmers who have been directly impacted on feel that their voice is not being heard on the stakeholder engagement group. Minister, will you commit to holding meaningful engagement with farmers on the ground, as they want to work with you to help out?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2524/22-27.

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