Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 6 December 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Impact of Rising Veterinary Costs on Dog Ownership and Surrenders and Abandoned Dogs: Discussion

Ms Deirdre Kelly:

Yes, for equipment, particularly vehicles. During the working group report process it was indicated that there was a need for dog wardens to get new or updated vehicles. That was what the funding identified in the working group report was for. It is for that and for other small capital works that might be needed in a pound in a particular area.