Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 7 September 2026
2679. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the total cost incurred by his Department in relation to enforcement operations involving the destruction of cattle in each of the past five years, including veterinary services, contractors, transport, disposal and legal costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61267/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra2683. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps taken by his Department to explore alternatives to the euthanasia or destruction of cattle, including seizure, detention, rehoming, sale or transfer of ownership; the criteria used in deciding between destruction and alternative measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61263/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra2713. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the categories of circumstances under which his Department may order or carry out the euthanasia, culling or destruction of bovine animals; the number of cases in each category in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61258/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra2714. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of bovine animals that were euthanised, culled, destroyed or otherwise killed by, or on behalf of his Department in each of the past five years and to date in 2026; the county in which each such operation occurred; the legislative basis relied upon in each case; the number of animals involved in each operation; the reason for the destruction of the animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61257/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 2679, 2683, 2713 and 2714 together.
This PQ is deferred: It is not possible to provide the information requested in the required time, and a response will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as it is available.
