Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
2100. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the allocation to a trust (details supplied) in each of the years 2016 to 2021 and to date in 2022, in tabular form; the works supported through these allocations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42204/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAnimal welfare is a high priority for my Department and considerable resources and funding are provided to address the issue. The Programme for Government includes an undertaking to provide additional funding in support of animal welfare in the coming years to which I am fully committed. Animal welfare organisations are allocated funding on the basis of clear criteria, including the requirement for each organisation to be registered with the Charities' Regulator, and to submit up-to-date accounts. Funding is provided to these organisations for the provision of direct care to animals.
The organisation in question has received funding as set out below between 2016 to 2021. An application for funding was received in respect of 2022 and is currently being processed. An announcement is expected before year end.
2016 €50,000
2017 €50,000
2018 €50,000
2019 €75,000
2020 €82,000
2021 €94,000
