Written answers

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food

Animal Welfare

9:00 pm

Photo of Andrew DoyleAndrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 325: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of inspections of dog transporters in each of the years 2007 to 2010; the estimated annual cost of inspecting dog transporters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10483/11]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The number of spot checks carried out on authorised dog transporters was 88 in 2007, 79 in 2008, 27 in 2009 and 36 in 2010. The information on the estimated annual cost of inspecting dog transporters is not readily available and will be forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible.

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