Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2021
177. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress made in establishing an interdepartmental group with regard to the regulation of exotic animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22539/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with the commitment in the Programme for Government and the initiative identified in the recently-launched Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025, my Department will take the lead in establishing an inter-departmental group to ensure a coherent national approach to policy and regulation related to exotic animals.
The focus of the group will be on regulating the keeping, breeding and trading of exotic animals. It is expected that work will begin on the initiative in the coming months.
