Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Public Accounts Committee
Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development
Report of the Accounts of the Public Services 2021
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities
9:30 am
Ms Mary Hurley:
Yes, there are currently 60 dog wardens. The plan now is to put a further 40 dog wardens in place as quickly as possible. While arrangements may differ, local authorities are the responsible entities in respect of their arrangements regarding the various establishments and in respect of procedures around dogs. The overall ambition is that dog wardens would be employees of the local authorities.