Results 61-80 of 555 for garda speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (14 Jul 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...for regulating and applying standards in the area of animal health and welfare. My Department enforces this legislation, and has addressed a number of welfare issues in recent years in both Cork City and County, working closely with An Garda Síochána and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local authority officials.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (16 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...by the Deputy would be, and are, taken with the utmost seriousness. The primary recourse for any offences of such a particularly serious nature would naturally be matters for investigation by An Garda Síochana in the first instance. Other complaints would be covered generally under my Department's Customer Complaints procedures which are available on its website at gov.ie - Customer...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the application are included in this advertisement. At the time of public consultation the Foreshore application and supporting documentation is made available for physical inspection at the appropriate local Garda Station.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...after a lengthy and constructive debate in both Houses of the Oireachtas and came into operation on 6th March 2014.  The Department continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).  My Department has no role in regard to prosecutions. Wildfire activity for 2022 is significantly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Apr 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Act. A large number of these authorised officers are based in my Department's network of regional veterinary offices throughout the country including the Limerick Regional Veterinary Office. An Garda Síochána are also authorised officers under the Act, as are authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This Department has no role in regard to prosecutions. The Department has issued reminders to all landowners in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to the continued application of the Act which is considered fit for purpose in protecting animals from cruelty. My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (16 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In common with many Government Departments, my Department has a number of civilian drivers appointed to support my work and that of the two Ministers of State. There are no Garda drivers assigned currently. Until 2020, there were four drivers assigned and following the creation of the position of Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity, two additional drivers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Act, 1,037 Department officials have been designated as authorised officers under the Act and can carry out inspections of premises in which animal are kept under the provisions of the Act. An Garda Síochána are also authorized officer under the Act as are authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of animal health and welfare.   The Act puts clear obligations on owners to look after animals under their care.  My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area, as do An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA.  The Programme for Government commits to the continued enforcement of the Act.  In relation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...March 2014. My Department enforces the law in this important area, and has addressed and resolved a number of welfare issues in recent years in both Cork City and County, working closely with An Garda Síochána and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local authority officials. In relation to the control of horses in Cork City,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...area of animal health and welfare. The Act puts clear obligations on owners to look after animals under their care. My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area, as do An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA. The Programme for Government commits to the continued enforcement of the Act. My Department also takes a preventive...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Welfare Act 2013, delivering on the Programme for Government commitment to robust enforcement. Indeed, the ongoing co-operation between my Department, the NGOs, local authorities, Customs and An Garda Síochána has contributed significantly in addressing cases where animal welfare is compromised In recognition of the important role played by the many organisations safeguarding...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to the continued application of the Act which is considered fully fit for purpose in protecting animals from cruelty. My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Ministerial Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: In common with many Government Departments, my Department has a number of civilian drivers appointed to support my work and that of the two Ministers of State. There are no Garda drivers assigned. In 2020, there were four drivers assigned until after the creation of the position of Minister of State with responsibility for land use and biodiversity when two additional drivers were engaged....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (14 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to my Department indicates that the microchip database referred to records this information in compliance with the regulation. As the seizure of the animals referred to is the subject of a Garda investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to the continued robust enforcement of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. My Department takes a very strong stance on this and continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Dec 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...for purpose. My Department enforces the law in this important area, and has addressed and resolved a number of welfare issues in recent years in both Cork City and County, working closely with An Garda Síochána and authorised officers from the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local authority officials. Officials in my Department are aware that the...