The Labour private members' motion calls on the Government "to protect the integrity of Irish beef production and to ensure that instances of BSE and vCJD are minimised" by introducing the following measures.
Compensate families of victims of vCJD
Establish a trust for any future victims
Introduce legislation to prevent the feeding of animal ruminant protein to any animals, including non-ruminants
Undertake testing of all cattle intended for slaughter, for BSE
Provide adequate and appropriate disposal facilities of BSE-infected animals
Ensure research into vCJD is adequately funded
Carry out research to establish if sheep with scrapie-like symptoms are harbouring BSE
Provide adequate education and training programmes for farmers, veterinarians, slaughterhouse workers and butchers
Undertake the communication of risk to the public and to assist in the interpretation of any information given.
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