Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 December 2006
293 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will sign or ratify the European Convention on Protection of Pet Animals; the reason this convention has not been ratified to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41960/06]
View answerMy Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of animals kept for farming purposes only and it does not extend to animals kept as pets. I understand that the matters relating to ratification of Council of Europe Conventions and the responsibility of Departments in that regard are still under consideration.
