Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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My Department does not operate specific schemes of financial assistance for animal welfare groups. However since 1995 ex-gratia funding has been made annually to a number of animal welfare organisations directly involved in the delivery of animal care and welfare services. In May 2014, my Department invited applications from animal welfare bodies that wish to be considered for ex-gratia funding in the current year. These applications are currently being processed. Successful applicants will be notified in December 2014.