James Geoghegan (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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1689. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is aware of an incident (details supplied); the plans he has in place to ensure that those who commit animal cruelty face the full force of the law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18954/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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I am aware of the incident. My Department has liaised with National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) in relation to this matter. It would not be appropriate to comment further on the individual case.

Máire Devine (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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1690. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls his Department received via the animal welfare hotline in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form. [18971/25]

Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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The number of calls received via the animal welfare helpline in 2024 and in 2025 up to 16/04/25 is set out below in tabular form: