NI minister reveals death threat after culling of 51 cows

NI’s agriculture minister says he has received death threat after 51 cattle culled by shooting

Andrew Muir hit out at ‘misogynistic, sectarian and homophobic abuse’ in relation to the issue.

‘Deeply disturbing questions remain’ after emergency meeting around slaughter of 51 cattle

“Deeply disturbing” questions remain unanswered over the shooting of 51 cattle near Fivemiletown – despite a lengthy emergency session of Stormont’s Agriculture Committee – says Newry and Armagh DUP MLA Gareth Wilson Mr Wilson, who sits on the committee and attended Monday’s special meeting, said the evidence heard from senior Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) officials would do little to reassure farmers in Newry …

Deara minister Andrew Muir outlines 'grotesque' conditions on farm amid animal carcasses and 'starving' animals

​Andrew Muir has told MLAs of the “grotesque” animal welfare situation on the farm at which 51 cattle were destroyed following a deprivation order by a court.

Wilson expresses frustration at committee meeting

DUP MLA Gareth Wilson has expressed his frustration at the “lack of clear answers” provided by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir and his officials during an emergency meeting of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs committee today (Monday.)

NI minister reveals death threat after culling of 51 cows

Northern Ireland's Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he has received a threat that he will be shot following controversy over the culling of 51 cows in Co Tyrone.

Andrew Muir reveals threat to shoot him following controversial cattle cull

The Agriculture Minister urged MLAs to temper their language following controversy in the case.