Clare Daly
Question:193. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an organisation (details supplied) has never had to tender for the public service contracts for running dog pounds. [7540/19]
View answerThursday, 14 February 2019
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The provision of pounds is a matter for each local authority; neither I nor my Department have any function in this regard. My Department works closely with local authorities to ensure that optimum animal welfare standards are maintained. Should the Deputy have any concerns regarding a particular establishment, it is recommended that contact be made with my Department’s Animal Welfare Helpline on Call Save 0761064408; phone 016072379; Email animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie.