Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2017

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Questions (172)

Mick Wallace

Question:

172. Deputy Mick Wallace asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the investigation into the rescue of over 200 dogs in January 2016 by Wexford County Council, the WSPCA and the NWSPCS in Ferns, County Wexford has now concluded; the person or body that carried out these investigations; his views on the role and responsibility of the local authority in the investigation and welfare groups in this incident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3544/17]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The investigation by Wexford County Council into this case is currently ongoing.

In this investigation Wexford County Council is receiving assistance from my Department's local Veterinary Officers, the Gardai, WSPCA and  the County Veterinary Officer.