Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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597. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his attention has been drawn to the case of an official (details supplied) in his Department who has admitted to animal neglect charges at a farm County Sligo; the way his Department has dealt with this situation; and the steps he is taking to ensure this is not the case for any other Departmental employees. [34468/21]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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It is a matter of public record that the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine brought a prosecution in the case referred to.

The Department expects all its staff to uphold and fully comply with the law.

On the rare occasion that a member of staff is found to be in breach of the law, the Department acts robustly and fairly in accordance with Civil Service policy.

Whilst the Department does not comment on individual cases, it should be noted that the work of all staff, including those investigating animal welfare issues, is subject to ongoing appropriate supervision.