Written answers

Wednesday, 6 December 2006

Department of Agriculture and Food

International Agreements

9:00 pm

Photo of Arthur MorganArthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 293: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will sign or ratify the European Convention on Protection of Pet Animals; the reason this convention has not been ratified to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41960/06]

Photo of Mary CoughlanMary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has statutory responsibility for the welfare and protection of animals kept for farming purposes only and it does not extend to animals kept as pets. I understand that the matters relating to ratification of Council of Europe Conventions and the responsibility of Departments in that regard are still under consideration.

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