Peter Burke
Ceist:472. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the rights of an owner (details supplied) of a fee-simple bog who does not have turbary rights. [5592/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 8 February 2023
Ceisteanna (472)
Freagraí scríofa
The disposal of animal carcases is regulated under S.I. No. 160 of 2015 Disposal of Carcases (Prohibition) Regulations. These regulations require that a person shall not have, cause or permit the carcase of an animal or part of the carcase of an animal, to be on any land or premises to which a dog may have access. This is a penal provision to which Section 36(4)(a) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 applies. Authorised officers of my Department have powers under the Act to investigate and prosecute offenders in this regard. My Department has not previously been notified of any such occurrence on the bog of this owner but will investigate if the location and any other relevant details can be provided to my officers.