Written answers

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Poultry Industry

Photo of Terence FlanaganTerence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the keeping of fowl in a residential area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1435/13]

Photo of Simon CoveneySimon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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There is no obstacle in the legislation implemented by my Department to the keeping of poultry for domestic use in residential or other areas. My Department has no plans to introduce any such legislation. However, any environmental consequences arising from the keeping of poultry in residential areas are matters that come within the remit of the local authorities.

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