The Department of Agriculture confirmed yesterday that a turkey flock in Monaghan has tested positive for avian flu. The Department confirmed that they will be putting in place a restriction zone to protect other flocks.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Billy Gray, Owner of Feighcullen Farm, Producers of Ducks, Chickens, Turkeys and Geese, and Eoghan De Barra, Infectious Diseases Consultant Working in Beaumont Hospital and Secretary of the Infectious Disease Society of Ireland.