PQ 2203
2203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour animal welfare enforcement unit, including enhanced inspection and investigation capacity to address incidents of animal cruelty; the measures currently in place to detect and prosecute such offences; any plans to strengthen enforcement resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24412/26]
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2203. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has considered the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour animal welfare enforcement unit, including enhanced inspection and investigation capacity to address incidents of animal cruelty; the measures currently in place to detect and prosecute such offences; any plans to strengthen enforcement resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24412/26]
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