Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Questions (471)

Mick Wallace

Question:

471. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an inquiry was made into an incident which occurred in Roscommon dog pound in August 2014, in which the dogs were left unattended for days without food and water; if this incident would constitute an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42149/14]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The matter in question was the subject of an investigation by An Garda Síochána, who have indicated that there is no prosecution pending in respect of the incident. The operators of the pound have carried out an internal investigation into the matter, and have taken appropriate action.