852. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the measures currently in place between An Garda Síochána, local authorities and animal welfare agencies to address illegal sulky racing on public places and roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35142/26]
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813. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 12 February 2026, the number of investigations commenced in respect of the reported animal cruelty incidents recorded from Quarter 3 of 2024 to Quarter 4 of 2025; and for a breakdown of those incidents by status, including ongoing investigation, investigation concluded without prosecution, a…
814. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of files relating to alleged animal cruelty incidents recorded from Quarter 3 of 2024 to Quarter 4 of 2025 that have been submitted by An Garda Síochána to the Director of Public Prosecutions; and if he will provide the number submitted in each quarter concerned. [29818/26]
815. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to the confirmation that 23 proceedings by way of charge or summons had been initiated in association with the relevant incidents as of 10 March 2026; if he will provide a breakdown of those proceedings by offence type, quarter, and present status. [29819/26]
816. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of animal cruelty-related proceedings arising from incidents recorded since Quarter 3 of 2024 which have, to date, resulted in conviction, acquittal, dismissal, strike-out, withdrawal, or remain pending, in tabular form. [29820/26]
817. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a breakdown of the animal cruelty incidents recorded from Quarter 3 of 2024 to Quarter 4 of 2025 under the ‘Cruelty/Neglect’ incident type on PULSE, by county, and Garda division. [29821/26]
818. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether consideration has been given to introducing enhanced data reporting requirements or statutory obligations to ensure consistent national recording and publication of animal cruelty enforcement data; and if so, the status of such considerations. [29831/26]
259. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of those arrested for illegal horse racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27870/26]
884. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration his approach to pet theft; whether pet theft is currently considered to be property theft; if the theft of domestic animals and pets is specifically legislated for; and if he is considering reform of legislation on pet theft [11623/26]
474. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of incidents reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the past five years concerning alleged animal cruelty offences; the number of investigations commenced; the number of animals seized; the number of files submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions. [11427/26]
729. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of horses seized in Cork to date in 2025. [72094/25]
1531. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to outline the role and powers regarding horses of animal health and welfare liaison inspectors nominated in Garda divisions; if specific statistics are recorded for their work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45298/25]