Written answers

Wednesday, 2 December 2020

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Animal Welfare

Photo of Paul KehoePaul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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192. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedure for dealing with animals that have been removed from a farmer due to welfare concerns following their removal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40640/20]

Photo of Charlie McConalogueCharlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, animals seized and detained are treated by rehoming if they are not commercial animals. Otherwise, these animals are either sold or processed. This is done promptly to mitigate animal welfare concerns.

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