Departmental Expenditure

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2010

Tuesday, 9 November 2010

Ceisteanna (346)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

392 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the level of service provided by an organisation (details supplied), he will increase its annual grant under the ex gratia grants scheme to animal welfare bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41231/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

An application for ex-gratia funding has been received from the organisation in question. Provision of ex-gratia assistance is subject to the availability of funds and the application will be considered in this context and having regard to competing claims for financial assistance submitted by other animal welfare bodies.