Received 28 January 2021
Decided
Refused
Request Reference 21/036
Requester Type Other
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

1. What research was used to decide that snaring should be used ahead of cage traps or oral bait? 2. Can u cite examples of ur research showing other jurisdictions where snaring to vaccinate is best practice? 3. What are the protocols/rules around the current vaccination program in Ireland ? 4. What animals other than badgers have been reported as snared in this Vaccination program 5. How many such cases have there been in this program? 6. How many family pets have been snared. So far I have found 2 confirmed in the media 7. What was the start date of this program and when does it hope to end? 8. How many animals are to be vaccinated and at what stage are you at now ? 9. Can I see confirmation that this work has been deemed as essential during the current Covid restrictions 10. Gunsclubs were used for badger culling. They are mostly from the farming community who supported the cull. Can I see minutes of any meetings or correspondence around who should carry out the snaring? Was a conflict of interest discussed? 11. A badger was snared at the XXXX XXXX in XXXX on Saturday 16th Jan. Found by terrified children. A local rescue group were unable to give medical attention to its wounds. DOA were informed and a vet attended on Sunday morning. They gave the vaccine. The badger was wounded so an antibiotic was given. I have photo evidence of the wound. The area was splattered with blood. Can I have a copy of any photos or paperwork done on this case and the protocols that were followed. Any names may be redacted if needed