Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy O'Dea for raising this very important matter. I begin by extending my sympathies to the family of Nicole Morey. I think the whole country extends its sympathies to that family and community at this horrific time. The Minister, Deputy Humphreys, did update the Cabinet on this matter today. The Deputy is correct that she has asked the task force looking at these issues in respect of dogs, dangerous dogs and dog control to prioritise the issue of introducing a ban on certain breeds. I believe the committee is due to meet on 26 June and we have asked that it would report on this specific issue as quickly as possible because we do have to act on this issue.

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