Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
1898. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the impact the heatwave is having upon mink held in mink farms here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32596/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of farmed animals under the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations, 2010 (Statutory Instrument No 311/2010) and the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Primary responsibility for the welfare of animals under their care rests with the owner/person in charge. Irish fur farmers are subject to the same animal welfare legislation as any other livestock farmer.
My Department continues to carry out inspections both planned and unplanned on these facilities. No specific weather related welfare issues have been identified this Summer.
