Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2017
1304. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the oversight and regulation of the capture of wallabies here (details supplied) and for the slaughtering of these animals for their meat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37096/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll slaughter plants whose meat is destined for human consumption must meet the standards set out in EU and national regulations relating to food safety.
Large scale slaughter plants and all plants involved in equine slaughter operate under the supervision of my Department, while smaller scale abattoirs are supervised by the Local Authority Veterinary Service, under service contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).
I understand that the food business operator concerned in this instance operates under the supervision of South Dublin County Council. The legislation also requires that a person engaged in wild game hunting activity be registered, and in addition the hunter requires permission from the landowner and a current firearms licence for the firearm in use.
