Martin Heydon
Question:171. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to increase the penalties for cases of animal cruelty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5270/15]
View answerThursday, 5 February 2015
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The Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013 substantially increased the penalties for cases of animal cruelty. Under the Act, on summary conviction a person can receive a fine of up to €10,000 and on indictment €250,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years. There are fixed penalty payments for lesser offences. There are no plans to further increase the penalties.