Results 21-40 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (15 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: ...the licensing authority as long as any welfare issues are dealt with properly. That is the job of departmental officials and under the legislation, of authorised officers, including members of An Garda Síochána, the DSPCA and the ISPCA. The resolution of the issue regarding the appropriate licensing authority is a matter for the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: ...powers to Local Authorities to deal with stray and abandoned horses and for the designation by each Local Authority of control areas in which horses cannot be kept without a licence. Members of An Garda Siochána have also been assigned powers commensurate with those of Authorised Officers under the Act. Land owners have responsibility to ensure appropriate fencing, boundaries,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Administration (6 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: ...weeks to make written submissions or observations to my Department on the applications specified in that Notice. During that time, the application documentation was available for inspection in the Garda Stations specified in the Public Notices and on the Department’s website. The legislative requirements governing Aquaculture Licensing are adhered to fully by my Department. In...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (9 Jul 2019)

Michael Creed: ...to Local Authorities to deal with stray and abandoned horses and for the designation, by each Local Authority, of control areas in which horses cannot be kept without a licence. Members of An Garda Síochána have also been assigned powers commensurate with those of Authorised Officers under the Act. Land owners have responsibility to ensure appropriate fencing, boundaries,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (9 May 2019)

Michael Creed: ...at a European level and as part of overall world trade agreements.  Any person or persons found to have been in breach of the Welfare of Greyhounds Act 2011 have been and will continue to be referred to An Garda Síochána.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 May 2019)

Michael Creed: ...with the individual involved over time, including the issuance of relevant notices. Under the Animals Act 1985, it is an offence for a person to permit an animal to stray. A member of the Garda Síochána or local authority personnel may impound any animal found straying in accordance with the Act. Future instances of straying in the area should be reported immediately to my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 May 2019)

Michael Creed: ...officers of certain NGO’s have been given Authorised Officer status under the Act and this has facilitated the more effective enforcement of the legislation. Under the Act, Department staff, members of An Garda Síochána and 13 officers of the DSPCA and ISPCA are authorised. This work is further underpinned by the Animal Welfare Helpline which my Department operates,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Felling Licences (2 Apr 2019)

Michael Creed: ...be required if the proposed removal is in a designated European Site such as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) or a Specially Protected Area or a Natura Heritage Area (NHA). Offenders could be prosecuted by An Garda Síochána or the National Parks and Wildlife Service and could also impact on those claiming the Basic Payment Scheme payments from the Department. Tree...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...Control in respect of animal welfare is a matter that is also dealt with by a wider range of organisations not just my Department. In the case of non-farmed animals, a vital role is played by An Garda Síochána, Local Authorities and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA. These latter organisations are some of the many recipients of substantial ex-gratia funding which my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. The comments made by SIS reflect an historic view of greyhound racing. The fact that nine race meetings are now broadcast from Irish greyhound tracks - up from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...of prosecuting authorities provided for in the Act.  Offences may be prosecuted in the District Court by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, local authorities and members of an Garda Siochana.  Matters tried on indictment are the remit of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the normal manner. The Act is enforced by members of an Garda Síochana, officers of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (26 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...in the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. The comments made by SIS reflect an historic view of greyhound racing. The fact that nine race meetings are now broadcast from Irish greyhound tracks, up from the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (12 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: ...the article on betting, any patterns of irregular betting that are brought to the attention of Bord na gCon are investigated and if necessary, the results of any investigation are forwarded to An Garda Síochána. I consider the greyhound sector to be an integral part of many regions within Ireland and as a source of pride and enthusiasm for participants and spectators. A...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (19 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: ...came into operation on 6 March 2014. The Act provides for prosecution of offences in the District Court by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, local authorities and members of An Garda Síochána. Matters tried on indictment are the remit of the Director of Public Prosecutions in the normal manner. The provisions of the Act are enforced by Authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (14 Feb 2019)

Michael Creed: ...is aware of any specific issues that require follow up action, details should be passed immediately to my own Department, the Office of the Revenue Commissioners, the Charities Regulator and An Garda Síochána in order that matters raised can be fully investigated.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Equine Identification Scheme (15 Jan 2019)

Michael Creed: ...officers throughout my Department's Regional Office network. These officers work closely with their veterinary colleagues across the various Local Authorities and liaise with 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 slaughter...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (6 Dec 2018)

Michael Creed: The Minister has not met the organisation in question to discuss this issue. Matters of this nature should be reported to An Garda Siochana and to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (13 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: ...legislation is primarily undertaken by authorised officers in my Department who liaise with authorised officers in the Local Authorities and other organisations including members of An Garda Síochána and officers of the Revenue Commissioners, 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: Equine Identification Scheme (8 Nov 2018)

Michael Creed: ...is largely undertaken by authorised officers in the regional offices of my Department who liaise with authorised officers in the Local Authorities and other organisations including members of An Garda Síochána and officers of the Revenue Commissioners, as required. S.I. 62 of 2016 (as amended) provides both for the prosecution of keepers who have unidentified equines in their...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Sep 2018)

Michael Creed: ...by professional and technical officers of my Department based at 16 Regional Veterinary Offices located around the country. Investigations under the Act are also carried out by members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise, and officers of both the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...