Paul Murphy
Ceist:695. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of cases that are pending relating to equine welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9700/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 28 February 2023
Ceisteanna (695)
Freagraí scríofa
Prosecutions under the Animal Health and Act 2013 are pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers investigate matters relating to animal cruelty and neglect and, where the evidence supports such action, a file is prepared and the matter pursued through the Courts.
There are currently four equine welfare prosecution cases pending, taken at the suit of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.
My Department does not have data on further cases that may be pending taken by An Garda Síochána or local authorities.