Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2022
371. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action that will be taken on the feedback obtained through the animal welfare seminar which was held on 5 October 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61456/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Animal Welfare Seminar held in my Department's Backweston Campus on 5th October was a very positive event organised by my officials and attended by almost 100 representatives from animal welfare charities which receive funding from my Department. I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak at the event and presentations were provided by UCD and officials from my Department.
The seminar facilitated excellent engagement and interaction between these organisations and officials from my Department, through Q&A sessions and group discussions.
Officials from my Department have reported on feedback obtained through this engagement to the Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare, which plays a key role in helping to guide policy direction relating to companion animal welfare for my Department.
