PQ 2616
2616. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish an independent investigation into the enforcement operation that saw a large number of cattle euthanised, with a view to determining whether departmental procedures were followed; whether every reasonable option was considered before the decision was made to destroy the animals; whether the operation was conducted in an appropriate and proportionate manner; if shortcomings or mistakes were identified, if he will ensure that they are acknowledged and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57791/26]
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2616. Deputy Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will establish an independent investigation into the enforcement operation that saw a large number of cattle euthanised, with a view to determining whether departmental procedures were followed; whether every reasonable option was considered before the decision was made to destroy the animals; whether the operation was conducted in an appropriate and proportionate manner; if shortcomings or mistakes were identified, if he will ensure that they are acknowledged and addressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57791/26]
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- Official source: https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-07-28/2616/
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