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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Reports (23 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 305 to 308, inclusive, together. The Department of Rural and Community Development has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. Local Authorities are well placed to target measures in their...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (21 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I believe it is important for dog owners to be aware of their responsibilities - not just to the general public but also to their dogs. For this reason, I launched a major national awareness campaign to alert dog owners to their responsibilities and to raise awareness of the dangers that can be posed to people and to livestock by uncontrolled dogs. The campaign is still running with some...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Advertising (14 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...for 2023 was nil 2024 - Newspaper advertising expenditure for 2024: Campaign National newspaper Total national newspaper cost Local newspaper Total local newspaper cost Overall cost Dogs Campaign Irish Independent Irish Sun Irish Times Irish Examiner The Star The Mirror Daily Mail The Herald Seachtain Mail...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...are looking at a number of issues. I am happy to hear what their views are. It is a diverse group and I will take on board the recommendations they put forward to me. Going back to the dog wardens, I have given more funding - an extra €2 million - to local authorities to upgrade the dog shelters and buy more dog warden vehicles and such things. Staffing of the dog wardens is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts and local authorities have responsibility for all operational matters, including enforcement. The Control of Dogs Acts set out a number of legal obligations that all dog owners must comply with. I am committed to improving outcomes in dog control in Ireland and in this context, I recently increased on-the-spot fines for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: .... That shows how seriously I am taking this matter from the point of view of enforcement. The stakeholder group has a broad and diverse range of viewpoints. One member is a representative of Dogs Trust, which does excellent work. They bring important experience of what they see from an animal welfare point of view. Farming interests are also represented on the group. The Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I believe it is important for dog owners to be aware of their responsibilities - not just to the general public but also to their dogs. For this reason, I launched a major national awareness campaign to alert dog owners to their responsibilities and to raise awareness of the dangers that can be posed to people and to livestock by uncontrolled dogs. In addition, I announced the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...to her previous question on this matter (Dáil question number 83) on the 5th March 2024 my Department of Rural and Community Development has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. Local Authorities are well placed to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (9 May 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 set out requirements that owners of 11 specific breeds of dogs, including strains or crosses of those breeds, must comply with. In public, restricted dogs, and any crosses thereof, must be: securely muzzled, on a sufficiently strong leash or chain not exceeding 2 metres in length, and handled by a competent person over 16 years of age. I am...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Breeding (30 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (23 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation to Dog Control issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which comprises members with a broad range of expertise including academics, veterinary surgeons, local authorities, dog trainers and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (16 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to improving outcomes in relation to Dog Control in Ireland and in this context, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation these issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which comprises members with a broad range of expertise including academics,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he/she is responsible, including the appointment of dog wardens. My Department does not have any responsibility in relation to animal welfare. Responsibility in relation to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 is a matter for my colleague the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1726, 1730 and 1731 together. I am committed to improving outcomes in relation to Dog Control in Ireland and in this context, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation these issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (20 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1571, 1572 and 1596 together. My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. All local authorities have a responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy and legislative responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. I was pleased to announce recently the establishment of a high-level stakeholder group to discuss and provide recommendations on policy matters in this area. This group will be independently chaired and the membership comprises a broad range of stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (7 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of the dog control responsibilities of local authorities....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. My Department has policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Act and local authorities have responsibility for all operational matters, including enforcement. The Control of Dogs Act set out a number of legal obligations with which all dog owners must comply. The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 set out further requirements on compliance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The local authorities will be part of this stakeholder group. I updated the Government today on the work I am doing in the Department on dog control. The sum of €2 million has been provided in funding to local authorities to enable them to upgrade dog shelters and purchase equipment to support the local dog wardens in their work, but also to fund a neutering campaign. My...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank both Deputies for their questions. To go back to the dogs, I am also in contact with the local authorities. They will be on the stakeholder group. There are many different stakeholders when it comes to dogs. The farming community will be represented on it. I thank Deputy Donnelly for providing the example of Fingal County Council, which obviously runs a very good show when it...