Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Questions (415)

Paul Murphy

Question:

415. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine who permits the Ballinasloe fair to go ahead (details supplied); and the decision-making process in relation to same. [44684/23]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Ballinasloe Fair is a traditional fair that dates back over 300 years. It occurs by tradition each year at the beginning of October. It does not fall under the remit of my Dept and my Dept does not have any role in issuing permits to the fair.