Martin Heydon

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (TD) providing expertise on agricultural policy, disease control measures and the government response to avian influenza in Ireland.

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Nov 6, 2025 • 10min

Bird flu what is the risk posed to the public?

Martin Heydon, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, tackles the recent bird flu outbreaks affecting turkey flocks in Ireland. He explains the reasoning behind the delayed housing order, emphasizing consultations with Northern Ireland. The discussion highlights stringent biosecurity measures needed for poultry and the careful management of culling infected flocks. Heydon reassures listeners that current food safety standards remain intact and emphasizes that Christmas turkey supplies are not immediately at risk despite the outbreaks.

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