Results 81-100 of 555 for garda speaker:Charlie McConalogue

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (16 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...on 6th March 2014. I am committed to the continued implementation of the Act which is effective and fit for purpose. My Department enforces 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 (10 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and Welfare Act 2013, delivering on the Programme for Government commitment to robust enforcement.  Indeed, the ongoing co-operation between my Department, the ISPCA, local authorities, Customs and An Garda Síochána has contributed significantly in cases where animal welfare is compromised. I would like to assure the Deputy that animal welfare is a high priority...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...re-launched, and a new Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare has been established and will convene this month. 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 Prevention of Cruelty to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 Oct 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...the continued application of the Act which is considered fully fit for purpose. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine 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 (28 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...concerns for both the animal and the owner. Offences under the Act may be prosecuted in the District Court by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, local authorities and member of An Garda Síochána. Matters tried on indictment are the remit of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The data below relate to cases prosecuted at the suit of the Minister for...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...fully fit for purpose. Neglect of or causing unnecessary suffering to animals is not acceptable in our society. My Department continues to enforce the law in this important area along with An Garda Síochána, the Customs service, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (27 Jul 2021)

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 regarding prosecutions or enforcement. The Department has issued reminders to all...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Jul 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and the Department continues to enforce the law in this important area. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (15 Jul 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1194 and 1195 together. Control and enforcement under the Wildlife Act in relation to wildfires is a matter for DCHG/NPWS and the Garda Siochána. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is responsible for the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) under which the Terms & Conditions clearly communicate that lands burnt outside of the legal period...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of dogs. The appropriate persons are identified in the Regulations as persons authorised under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, dog wardens, local authority personnel and members of An Garda Siochána. The database operator mentioned provides full access to this data to these bodies. It is a matter for the authorised database operators to decide whether they grant direct...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (26 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and maintained in a manner that minimisesthe risk that the animal will stray. Breaches of the legislation can be reported to the Department's network of Regional Veterinary Offices or An Garda Síochana for investigation in respect of these aspects.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and my Department continues to enforce the law in this important area. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...puts clear obligations on owners to look after animals under their care. Neglect of, or causing unnecessary suffering to, animals is not acceptable and the Department enforces the law as do An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Reports are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Gorse Burning (28 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...burn, from 1st 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...primarily undertaken by authorised officers throughout my Department's Regional Office network in close liaison with their veterinary colleagues across the various Local Authorities, members of An Garda Síochána and Revenue Commissioners Officials, as required. Authorised officers from my Department engage in checks at sales venues including marts and fairs, as well as at horse...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and welfare and replaced a number of enactments dating back over a century. Prosecutions under the Act have been pursued following investigations by authorised officers of the Department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. These officers...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Industry (25 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Enforcement of the Control of Horses Act 1996 lies with Local Authorities and An Garda Siochana, who are enabled under the Act to control stray and wandering horses in their areas. Local Authorities also have powers under the Act to appoint authorised officers within their area. Under the Act, Local Authorities may adopt bye-laws and take a range of actions including...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hedge Cutting (24 Mar 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...46 of the Wildlife Act, 2000) to burn or remove, from 1st March to 31st August in any year, any vegetation growing on any land not then cultivated. Individuals who are found to burn vegetation or remove hedgerows within that prohibited period are liable to prosecution by An Garda Síochána or by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).  It is...