Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity)
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393. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his officials have carried out inspections at a location (details supplied); if reports of these inspections will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52822/17]

Michael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Reports of alleged animal welfare concerns at Ashton pound were received by my Department via the dedicated welfare email address on the week beginning Monday 20 November.

My Department maintains a close working relationship with Local Authorities on dog welfare matters. South Dublin County Council and Dublin City Council scheduled two unannounced inspections by veterinary officers on 23rd and 27th of November respectively.

Veterinary inspectors from both Local Authorities have reported that the pound conformed to appropriate animal welfare standards.