A Sligo-Leitrim TD is raising concerns the bluetongue virus will spread more next month, as weather improves.
The virus was first detected in the Republic on January 22nd.
Agriculture Minister Martin Heyden says it has since been detected in five cattle herds in Co Wexford.
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Minister Heyden and Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny discussed the issue in the Dáil yesterday evening:
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Aontu TD for Mayo, Paul Lawless, says he has similar concerns:
