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Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Questions (1063)

Paul Murphy

Question:

1063. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a document (details supplied) was not returned by the captain, what steps will be taken to initiate a prosecution under section 36 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; and if the certificate of approval for the Finola M will be revoked due to the non-compliance with Regulation 20 of the Carriage of Livestock by Sea Regulations. [13148/24]

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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

The document that is the subject of your question has been returned by the Master of the vessel concerned. It was not returned immediately after the voyage, due to an administrative delay on the part of the private operators involved. The matter was followed up by officers of my Department with the result that the report has since arrived and is in the possession of the Department.