Animal Welfare.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2006

Tuesday, 7 March 2006

Questions (366)

Billy Timmins

Question:

404 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she has ever received any evidence that dogs have been shipped from ISPCA animal shelters to the UK for sale; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9415/06]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

I have not received evidence of any such shipments. In recognition of the rabies free status of Ireland and the United Kingdom, there is free movement of dogs and cats between these two jurisdictions.