A fresh outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected on a commercial turkey farm in the Republic of Ireland, near the border with Northern Ireland. The announcement was made by Martin Heydon TD, the Republic’s Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, who confirmed the infection in a flock located near Clontibret, County Monaghan. This area lies just one mile from the border with County Armagh in Northern Ireland. In response to the outbreak, authorities have established restriction zones around the affected site, including a 3km (1.9 miles) protection zone and a 10km (6.2 miles) surveillance zone, in compliance with national and EU regulations. This marks the third confirmed case of bird flu on a commercial turkey farm in the Republic of Ireland within a week. Earlier this week, a mandatory housing order was enacted, requiring all poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors to prevent further spread. The situation has raised concerns across the region, particularly in Northern Ireland, where six outbreaks have been reported in commercial farms since the beginning of the year. Last week, a turkey flock in County Fermanagh was culled, and 12,000 chickens were reportedly being culled at a poultry facility in Pomeroy, County Tyrone. The repeated outbreaks highlight the ongoing challenges in controlling the spread of avian influenza in the region.