Debate contribution: Avian Influenza: RSPCA

Debate contribution by Mr Timothy Gaston on 11 November 2025.

MLA: Mr Timothy Gaston
Party at the time: Traditional Unionist Voice
Date: 11 November 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Avian Influenza: RSPCA
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5349328

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The 2016 avian disease control strategy on the DAERA website states that gassing birds is the preferred option. Will you give the industry an assurance that enough gas is available in Northern Ireland to ensure that there will be no delays in culling future infected birds? Is the Department considering other methods of culling large flocks?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1764/22-27.

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