The row over new anti-tuberculosis (TB) rules restricting the movement of cattle escalated today when Gardaí were called to a County Limerick mart. Department of Agriculture officials asked for the Garda presence after the mart manager refused to hand over identification cards for the cattle sold today.
Report shows cattle mart in progress in Kilmallock, County Limerick.
Notice on the wall issued by Golden Vale Marts announcing their challenge to the new regulations.
To camera Joe O’Brien on government regulations that cattle must be examined for TB within 45 days of being presented for sale at a mart.
Alan Gillis, Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) leader.
Gardaí with officials.
Limerick IFA boss, John Dillon.
Cattle mart.
Interview with Tom Neligan, Kilmallock Mart Manager, who says that they didn't break the law.
The reporter is Joe O’Brien.
