Animal Welfare

50. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of authorised officers on animal cruelty based in the Regional Veterinary Office in Blackpool; and the number of investigations for animal cruelty carried out from this office in the past 12 months. [6192/26]

62. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the specific measures being considered in the upcoming Animal Strategy Report 2026 - 2030 which closed earlier this month, to address gaps or shortcomings in current animal welfare legislation, particularly with regard to canine and equine welfare where we continually see cases of cruelty and neglect; if his Depa…

796. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it has been brought to his attention that the 117 dairy heifers exported to Libya on 5 January 2025, at the time of certification and approval for transport from Ireland to Spain, were intended for onward export by sea to Libya; whether any assessment was undertaken by his Department of animal welfare conditio…

813. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update on the appointment of a county dog warden and two additional dog wardens at Cork County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4155/26]

1783. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason an animal welfare organisation (details supplied) have had their annual animal welfare grant reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73959/25]

1785. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason funding was cut for an organisation (details supplied); if this will be reviewed and the funding be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74077/25]

1850. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an up-to-date report in 2025 on the number of horses currently registered in the State, by category and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1860/26]

1851. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the enforcement of horse welfare and control measures; if he is satisfied that current resources are adequate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1861/26]

1852. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when members of the Oireachtas can expect an updated strategy or legislative proposals relating to horse traceability, abandonment and welfare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1862/26]

1853. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which funding allocated for horse welfare in 2025 was spent; the outcomes achieved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1863/26]

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]

801. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to test all animal products entering Ireland for pathogens, in light of the recent rise in bluetongue disease cases in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72327/25]

751. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request the EU Commission to ensure that the EU's internal AMR and animal welfare commitments are fully reflected in the conditions attached to beef and poultry imports, in order that public health protection and high welfare are not compromised for the sake of trade concessions; and if he will make a sta…

457. Deputy Tom Brabazon asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the actions his Department will take to close puppy farms. [67561/25]

134. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of calls received by his Department’s confidential animal welfare helpline since 2020; the numbers of calls which prompted investigations; the results of those investigations; the number of staff which are working in the animal welfare unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65633/25]

145. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the level of coordination between his Department, the Gardaí, and local authorities in handling animal welfare investigations; his views on whether the current arrangements are effective; his views that animal welfare charities are carrying an undue share of the responsibility; and if he will make a statement on…

150. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will support a ban on fox hunting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66426/25]

153. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied that current oversight mechanisms for dog breeding establishments are adequate to ensure compliance with welfare standards, in light of the recent increase in reported animal cruelty cases; if he will outline plans to strengthen enforcement and penalties; and if he will make a statement on the …

157. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will intervene to help the services dealing with the protection of animals in Donegal in the wake of the closure of an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66293/25]

162. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on the level of support and funding allocated to dog rescues and shelters in 2025; if he is satisfied that these organisations have sufficient resources to meet demand; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65978/25]

263. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to uphold animal welfare standards, in line with Programme for Government commitments; the number of inspections of puppy farms in the past three years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66733/25]

705. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide details on supports available to rescue organisations caring for dogs seized from illegal breeding operations, including veterinary and behavioural rehabilitation costs. [65392/25]

706. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will publish an updated national animal welfare strategy, including specific commitments on dog breeding, enforcement, inspection standards and public education. [65393/25]

707. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to provide an update on TB testing for animals (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65426/25]

846. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown, by local authority, of the number of dogs euthanised in dog kennels and pounds in the past five years. [62754/25]