Results 41-60 of 453 for garda speaker:Michael Creed

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

Michael Creed: .... Enforcement of equine identification legislation is primarily undertaken by authorised officers in my Department and across the various Local Authorities, who liaise with members of An Garda Síochána and officers of the Revenue Commissioners Officials, as required. Authorised officers from my Department engage in checks at sales venues including marts and fairs, as well as...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (11 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: ...that an animal has access to an adequate supply of wholesome food and water. The Act  is enforced by authorised officers of my Department based at regional offices around the country, members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: ...the money from dog licensing to directly sub vent the work of their dog wardens. Animal cruelty is a matter that is dealt with by a wider range of organisations, in particular my department, An Garda Síochána and authorised officers of the ISPCA and DSPCA. The latter are some of the many recipients of the considerable ex-gratia funding which my department provides to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing (27 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...manner giving due care and consideration to other road users and the animal's well being. However, illegal racing activities taking place on roads, involving any type of vehicle, is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the Department of Transport. My Department's interaction with the sulky issue is focussed on animal welfare. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Identification Schemes (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...of horses such as fairs where large numbers of horses are shown or traded. The checks are generally carried out as part of a multi-agency task force e.g in liaison with the Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána. Consolidated records are not collated in regard to these checks, and any matters arising are dealt with as appropriate at Regional Office level. Where suspected...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...that an animal has access to an adequate supply of wholesome food and water. The Act is enforced by authorised officers of my Department based at regional offices around the country, members of an Garda Síochána, officers of Customs and Excise and authorised officers of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Dublin Society for the Prevention of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (12 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...in this work by authorised officers of the ISPCA and the DSPCA. Matters relating to abandoned horses fall to be dealt with by local authorities under the Control of Horses Act 1995 or by an Garda Síochána as a road traffic matter or an offence under the Animals Act 1985. The facts of each particular case will dictate applicable legislation. With regard to the scale and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare Bodies (30 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...interfere in this regard. It continues to be my policy that neglect of, or causing unnecessary suffering to, animals is not acceptable in our society and my Department continues to enforce the law as does An Garda Siochana and 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: Departmental Investigations (30 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...time of application to on-line BPS applicants. My Department is not responsible for the investigation of the actual causes of illegal burning such as occurred on Killery Mountain. That responsibility lies with other state agencies such as An Garda Siochana and the Local Authorities. My Department is however responsible for determining the eligibility of land under the BPS and other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (30 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...of these regulations can be provided to my Department, which will treat any information received in the strictest of confidence. There is on-going co-operation between my Department, An Garda Síochána and Customs on the enforcement of export requirements and checks carried out at ports. I would encourage anyone who has evidence of an illegal activity taking place to...

European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (23 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...the point made by Deputy Eamon Ryan. I think his point was subsequent to that of Deputy Murphy O'Mahony, but Deputy Murphy O'Mahony again brought into question the integrity of a State agency. Would we attack the Garda in this House like we feel free and willing to attack the SFPA and to impugn its integrity and its commitment to doing its job right and proper? I do not think we would....

Other Questions: Animal Welfare Expenditure (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: ...measures undertaken by my Department to support animal welfare include the continued operations of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council, a multi-stakeholder group that meets on a regional basis and includes representatives of farmers, An Garda Síochána, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, veterinarians and welfare groups. This has been very successful in its...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: ...my Department to support animal welfare include the continued operations of the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council, a multi-stakeholder group that meets on a regional basis and includes representatives of farmers, An Garda Síochana, the Department of Agriculture and welfare groups. This has been very successful in its regional forum in acting as an early warning system. Where...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: ...the number of straying animals and encouraging young people in the care and welfare of horses.  My Department are also actively engaged alongside welfare organisations, the local authorities and An Garda Síochána in the Dublin Region Horse Welfare Working Group which will focus on equine issues arising in the greater Dublin area. The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licence Eligibility (22 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...Licence on 31stJanuary, 2018.  The details of this application and relevant accompanying documentation (including Environmental Impact Assessment Screening) are currently available for scrutiny at Killorglin Garda Station which has restricted hours and Killarney Garda Station which is open 24 hours and may also be viewed on the Aquaculture/Foreshore Licence Applications Section of my...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme Penalties (20 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...  with a view to an early resolution.  Should additional information be required, my Department will contact the persons named directly. Investigation into the exact cause of the fire is a matter for the relevant competent authority (An Garda Síochána).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Horses (15 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...charge of it, in a public place or on any premises, including private premises, without the owner's or occupier's consent.  Officials of my Department also regularly assist the Local Authorities and An Garda Síochána in their operations where animals have been welfare compromised. My Department provides financial assistance towards the expenses incurred by the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...).  Information about any breaches of these regulations can be provided to my Department, which will treat any information received in the strictest of confidence. There is on-going co-operation between my Department, An Garda Síochána and an Officer of Customs and Excise on the enforcement of export requirements and checks carried out at ports.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...).  Information about any breaches of these regulations can be provided to my Department, which will treat any information received in the strictest of confidence. There is on-going co-operation between my Department, An Garda Síochána and Customs on the enforcement of export requirements and checks carried out at ports.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...to be issued in minor cases. These alternatives to prosecution mean greater efficiency in terms of enforcement of the Act. The provisions of the Act are enforced by Authorised officers of my Department, An Garda Siochana, officers of Customs & Excise and authorised officers of ISPCA and DSPCA, along with individual officers of the Turf Club. This approach provides a large...