Minister Andrew Muir has announced plan to lift the housing order for poultry and captive birds in Northern Ireland.
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Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir has today (Wednesday, April 29) announced plan to lift the housing order for poultry and captive birds in Northern Ireland. The compulsory housing measures, introduced in response to avian influenza (bird flu) are set be lifted across Northern Ireland from Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The announcement has been made in conjunction with the decision to lift the housing in the Republic of Ireland where the requirements will be lifted at the same time. Poultry The housing measures for were introduced across Northern Ireland on November 6, 2025 as one of the key measures to stop the spread of bird flu. Minister Muir said the announcement will be “welcome news for poultry keepers across Northern Ireland who have put great effort into keeping their flocks safe”. “The last confirmed case in poultry or captive birds here was in March 2026 and I want to thank the engagement and cooperation from those poultry farmers who have ...