Animal Welfare

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Ceisteanna (539)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

539. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a dog pound (details supplied) in County Clare is killing dogs through intra-cardiac injection with no sedation given; if he will confirm that the practice is no longer being used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30855/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992, local authorities are responsible for all matters relating to dog control and dog pounds. I have referred this matter to the relevant local authority who inform me that the practice of euthanising dogs in the manner described is no longer taking place at the dog pound.