Garda Investigations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2013

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Ceisteanna (186)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

186. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress that has been made on the Garda investigation into cockfighting in County Monaghan; and his plans to increase penalties and enforcement of those guilty of this unlawful activity. [54631/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

My officials have been in touch with An Garda Síochána in this matter. I understand that investigations are on-going, that good progress has been made and that a file is being prepared for submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions in the New Year.