Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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1643.To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on his Department’s investigation of animal welfare issues and the mistreatment of animals by an equine abattoir in County Kildare, as highlighted in a recent RTé programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31743/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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A comprehensive investigation is underway by my Department, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána. As the investigation is active and ongoing, it is important that this investigation is not prejudiced so that the full force of the law can be applied. I am therefore not in a position to comment in detail on the matter at this time.

Any reports of welfare issues received by my Department, including breaches of the animal welfare legislation, are acted upon and investigated.

If the public are aware of any cases of suspected abuse or neglect, they can contact my Department's Animal Welfare Helpline on:

Helpline Phone No: 01 607 2379

Email address - animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie