My query relates to a recent outbreak of TB in cattle in XXX XXXXXX XXXXX of County Kerry. It was reported in the Irish Independent newspaper (23rd January last) that officials with the Department of Agriculture said that "the evidence to date is that badgers have contributed to the spread of TB" in the area. I am looking for copies of any reports, veterinary inspections, emails, meeting minutes etc. which have investigated the causes of TB in cattle in XXX XXXXX XXXXX during 2017 or January 2018. I am particularly looking for the results of studies which allowed the Department to draw the conclusion that badgers are responsible for the spread of the disease in that area.