Bird flu virus has been found in two commercial turkey flocks in Carlow and Meath. [ ‘Batten down the hatches’: Turkey farmers worry amid bird flu outbreaks ]How has the Government responded to commercial outbreaks? Minister for Agriculture and Food Martin Heydon has introduced a compulsory housing order applying to chicken, duck and turkey farms, including free-range operations. More outbreaks could mean fewer turkeys available at Christmas with risk of higher prices. Bird flu can jump species, though humans are rarely affected.

Source: The Irish Times November 07, 2025 01:05 UTC