Mr. Paul Geraghty:

I will take those questions in order and, again, I may refer to my colleagues in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. As to whether there been an official ask to local government in respect of additional funding, not that I am aware of from our Department. I would imagine it is the City and County Management Association that would make that approach on behalf of the chief executives, CEs, of local authorities.

With regard to walkers and walking, we have responsibility for the national outdoor recreation strategy in our Department as well. A range of stakeholders are involved in putting together that strategy. Some detailed submissions came in in respect of the issue the Senator raised. All dogs should be kept under effectual control at all times.