Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 July 2024
1673. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has received complaints about an organisation (details supplied) in the past five years; the actions taken as a result of these complaints; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32392/24]
View answerAnimal welfare is a key priority for me as Minister and for the Government. Each year, I provide considerable funding to support animal welfare charity organisations. All animal welfare organisations in receipt of this funding through my Department’s Animal Welfare Grants Programme receive an annual veterinary inspection by veterinary staff from my Department. Applicants must also provide information on their activities, including reporting specific data and metrics requested, this is a key part of the Animal Welfare Grants programme’s approval and evaluation process for applicants.
I can confirm that my Department has received complaints in relation to the organisation mentioned: these complaints were responded to and investigated. My department does not comment on individual investigations cases.
