Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
590. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine following the RTÉ Prime Time documentary on calves, whether his Department has suspended operations at Hallissey’s; and if not, why not. [42434/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is the policy of my Department to investigate all allegations of non compliances with the law. Authorised officers of my Department operate within a legal framework and investigate, gather evidence and as necessary take enforcement actions that are determined to be proportionate effective and dissuasive.
Even in advance of the broadcast of the RTÉ Prime Time documentary on calves on 8 October, my Department had sought all unedited relevant footage from RTÉ in the Irish premise's featured and when these are received they will be thoroughly reviewed, analysed and follow-up will be undertaken with all relevant persons as part of the Department's investigation. The premises referenced has not been suspended - the investigation is ongoing.
