Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2021

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Questions (338)

Neasa Hourigan

Question:

338. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if animals in laboratories are protected under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. [4749/21]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The general principles enshrined in Section 11 and 12 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 apply to all animals.

The protection of animals used for scientific purposes, including those in laboratories, are subject to specific rules set down in S.I. No. 543/2012 European Union (Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes) Regulation 2012 which falls within the remit of the Minister for Health.