Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 June 2015
154. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls his Department's animal welfare helpline received in 2013 and 2014 and in 2015 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25203/15]
View answerMy Department operates an Animal Welfare Helpline for members of the public to report suspected cases of animal neglect and or abuse. Calls received in 2013, 2014 and 2015 are broken down as follows:
|
Year |
Calls |
|
2013 |
212 |
|
2014 |
652 |
|
2015 to date |
350 |
Where it is considered appropriate, follow up action is arranged by Inspectors from my Department or with the assistance of ISPCA/DSPCA Inspectors under their respective Service Agreements.
