Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 December 2020

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Questions (192)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

192. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure for dealing with animals that have been removed from a farmer due to welfare concerns following their removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40640/20]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, animals seized and detained are treated by rehoming if they are not commercial animals. Otherwise, these animals are either sold or processed. This is done promptly to mitigate animal welfare concerns.