Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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71. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans regarding stray and feral cats which are categorised as neither owned or wild under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013; the discussions with cat rescue groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43114/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The protections under Section 12 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 relating to cruelty applies to all animals equally, whether wild, domesticated or feral. My Department offers financial assistance to Charities and individuals who assist in the protection of the welfare of animals, including feral cats. These ex-gratia payments support initiatives such as the trapping, neutering and return programmes operated by many welfare groups.