The order issued to house birds by the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue takes affect today.

'This situation has become very concerning'

'An outbreak will have a significant and devastating impact on the poultry industry'

'The local IFA chief warned that the risk will increase with the migration of birds inland over the next few weeks'

'Farmers who lost birds can't be forgotten'

There were positive results for Avian Influenza on both sides of the border last week.

Measures will be lifted in the remaining restriction zone next week if there are no further outbreaks.