Noel Ahern
Question:103 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if his Department is responsible for the operation of the Protection of Animals Act, 1911; if he has received a request from the DSPCA for tougher penalties for those convicted under the Act; if he will amend the law accordingly; and if he will make a statement on the matter in view of the many horrific reported cases of animal cruelty. [22105/99]