Paul Murphy
Ceist:722. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on his Department's investigation into the welfare breaches on pig farms. [45001/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 June 2026
Ceisteanna (722)
Freagraí scríofa
My Department takes the matter of animal welfare most seriously and responds to any reports of alleged animal cruelty or legislative non-compliance. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, provides a modern framework for regulating and applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare, for all animals.
My Department does not comment on individual cases.
My Department operates a confidential animal welfare helpline through which members of the public can report incidents of animal cruelty or neglect for investigation to Phone No 01 607 2379 and email address animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie.