There are growing concerns regarding the availability of turkeys this Christmas as efforts continue to tackle bird flu.
A Nationwide Housing Order for Poultry came into effect today following an outbreak at Fota Wildlife Park last month.
There have also been a number of cases in turkey flocks in Carlow and Kells recently.
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The restriction means free-range farmers must keep birds indoors and restrict the animals' movements.
Roscommon butcher Tom Madden says there's uncertainty among farmers and retailers ahead of the festive period:
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He says poultry farmers will be worst hit by any outbreak:
