Restriction zones are in place in County Monaghan this morning after an outbreak of bird flu.
The Department of Agriculture says H5N1 has been detected in a commercial turkey flock in the county after samples tested positive.
Poultry keepers with flocks within the zones must comply with the requirements and confine all poultry and captive birds inside a secure building.
Irish Farmers' Association President Tim Cullinan says those working on or visiting farms must take steps to prevent it from spreading.
"Bio-security is absolutely critical and essential on both poultry and turkey farms at the moment.
"People that have to go on to farms must ensure to wear protective clothing and ensure they're not going from one farm to the other."
