Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
1565. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of his plans to establish an independently chaired Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare; if a call for positions on the Advisory Council has been issued; the expected membership numbers and the remuneration that will be provided to each member; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42211/21]
View answerThe Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025 includes a commitment to establish an Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW). Following the appointment of a Chair, I have identified a number of organisations and individuals with a diverse range of skillsets to advise me on matters relating to companion animals. This week, I will be writing to these organisations to put forward candidates for membership.
The Chair of the ACCAW will be compensated at the appropriate Civil Service per diem rate for chairing a public committee. No other Council members will receive compensation for their attendance and input. The Council will be made up of a Chair and approximately 12 members, subject to review.
