Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
749. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has received reports or complaints concerning the welfare of greyhounds associated with the Parteen case in County Clare; the number of greyhounds involved; the actions taken by his Department and any relevant agencies in response; whether an investigation is ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45685/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraRásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body established under the Greyhound Industry Act 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
My Department is aware of this case which is subject to ongoing monitoring by officers in RCÉ, who are authorised officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. My Department takes the matter of animal welfare most seriously and responds to any reports of alleged animal cruelty or legislative non-compliance.
