Tony Gregory
Question:235 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the action, if any, he will take regarding large scale cruelty to sheep (details supplied) in County Meath. [7293/95]
Written Answers. - Cruelty to Sheep.
I am aware of a recent unacceptable case in County Westmeath where a number of sheep died from malnutrition. Following intervention by the Garda Síochána and veterinary advice on feeding, the remaining sheep recovered and were subsequently moved to another location where the supply of grass was better. The question of a prosecution under the Protection of Animals Acts, 1911 and 1965, is a matter for the Garda Síochána.