There is no designated animal welfare officer in County Mayo. Currently the Department of Agriculture, Mayo County Council and An Garda Siochana have responsibility for animal welfare complaints, as a consequence no one agency has direct responsibility for reports of animal abuse. Currently there is a dog warden in Mayo who's sole focus is on the micro-chipping of animals and licenses. 

We need the Department of Agriculture and Mayo County Council to Appoint a welfare officer who is tasked with responding to public call-outs regarding possible abuse of animals, investigating these abuses and where necessary take the necessary steps to ensure a positive outcome for the welfare of the animal. These powers must include where necessary the immediate removal of the animal from abusive situations and prosecution of the perpetrators .

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