A bird flu outbreak in Monaghan recently sparked fears of the supply of the birds for the festive season.
The Irish Farmers Association has dismissed fears of a turkey shortage this Christmas.
A bird flu outbreak in Monaghan recently led to restriction zones being implemented and flocks culled.
Concerns were raised about the supply of turkeys this Christmas as a result.
But president of the IFA, Toomervara's Tim Cullinan, wants to calm people's nerves:
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