Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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502. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the persons who are the component parts of seal rescue; and on what authority are they allowed to transport injured seals. [25275/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department has funded organisations involved in animal rescue including an organisation involved in seal rescue. The general principles governing transport of animals is that no animal of any species must be transported unless it is fit for the intended journey. Transport of animals directly to or from veterinary practices or clinics can be undertaken on the advice and discretion of a veterinarian.