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.