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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Sep 2016)

Simon Coveney: I assume the Question refers to Veterinary Ireland’s Policy Document on the Control of Dogs 2016, as ratified by Veterinary Ireland National Council on 25 May 2016. I wish to thank Veterinary Ireland for their comprehensive review of the Control of Dogs legislation and to acknowledge their positive comments in relation to the various legislative enactments in the areas of animal...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (17 Jul 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 509 to 512, inclusive, together. The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 require that certain breeds of dogs, and other strains or crosses of those breeds, shall be securely muzzled and led by a sufficiently strong chain or leash, not exceeding two metres in length, by a person over the age of sixteen years who is capable of controlling the said dog, when it is...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (1 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 and 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. Section 15(1) of the Control of Dogs Act...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Disability Support Services (8 Oct 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214 to 217, inclusive, together. My Department has policy and legislative responsibility for matters related to dog control only, including, inter alia,matters in relation to dog licensing, restricted dog breeds and local authority responsibilities, as set out in the Control of Dogs Acts and relevant Ministerial Regulations. Regarding assistance dogs, and in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (30 Jun 2015)

Simon Coveney: One of the primary purposes of the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015 is to speed up the reunification of stray dogs with their owners. Therefore scanning dogs for microchipping is a normal procedure for dog pounds when stray dogs are presented. The obligation to check for the identity of the owner of a dog is already contained in the Control of Dogs Act 1986 which requires that a dog...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (3 Oct 2017)

Michael Ring: The overall thrust of dog control legislation is to place the onus on dog owners and those in control of dogs to act responsibly by keeping their dogs under effectual control, irrespective of breed.  Such responsible dog ownership is the key to reducing incidences of dog biting and other problem behaviours. The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2010 set out a range of requirements for...

Litter Pollution (Amendment) (Dog Litter Control) Bill 2019: First Stage (27 Nov 2019)

Seán Crowe: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Litter Pollution Act 1997 to make it an offence for a person in charge of a dog in a public area to fail to produce a suitable bag or instrument to properly dispose of dog faeces when requested to do so by a dog warden, litter warden, or member of An Garda Síochána. I have co-signed this Bill with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (6 Dec 2022)

Thomas Byrne: ...week because we are not satisfied with the situation either. All our hearts were broken when we saw Alejandro Miszan suffer life-changing if not a life destroying injuries when he was attacked by a dog in Wexford. Our thoughts are with Alejandro and his family and friends following the horrific ordeal he endured. As the Senator noted, the Department of Rural and Community Development has...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Jul 2015)

Alan Kelly: The overall thrust of the dog control legislation is to place the onus on dog owners and those in control of dogs to act responsibly by keeping their dogs under effectual control. Such responsible dog ownership is the key to reducing incidences of dog biting and other problem behaviours. The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2010 set out a range of requirements for all dog owners or any other...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Jan 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618, 619 and 681 together. While it is not proposed at this point to introduce compulsory microchipping of all dogs, there have been a number of recent developments that have increased microchipping usage. The regulations I introduced in early 2012 under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010 stipulate that all dogs held in such establishments be...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Domestic Pets (25 Jan 2022)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 708 and 709 together. Under the Control of Dogs Acts, local authorities are responsible for all operational matters relating to the control of dogs. They have the power to appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings against dog owners, where appropriate. The primary intention of dog control...

Written Answers — Garda Dog Unit: Garda Dog Unit (24 Oct 2006)

Michael McDowell: I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit consists 26 Garda dogs and is staffed by 2 Sergeants and 14 Gardaí. I have been further informed that the current profile of Garda dogs within the Garda Dog Unit is as follows: 14 General Purpose Dogs — trained in public order duties, tracking for missing persons, criminals and articles contaminated by human scent; six...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Rising Veterinary Costs on Dog Ownership and Surrenders and Abandoned Dogs: Discussion (6 Dec 2023)

Ms Deirdre Kelly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for this opportunity to address the committee on the topic of the impact of rising veterinary costs on dog ownership surrenders and abandoned dogs. I am joined by my colleagues; Ms. Catherine Burns, assistant principal officer, and Ms. Michelle Casserly, higher executive officer. My Department has policy and legislative responsibility for two...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Welfare Issues (18 Sep 2013)

Phil Hogan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 835, 871 and 885 together. The most recent increase in the charge for a dog licence took effect from 1 January 2012.  This was the first increase since 1998 and was in line with the increase in the consumer price index. There is no clear evidence that the increase in the cost of a dog licence has led directly to a reduction in the number of dog...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (16 Jun 2015) See 1 other result from this answer

Alan Kelly: It is an offence under the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2010, prosecutable by the local authority in whose area the offence was committed, for the owner or any other person in charge of a dog not to accompany the dog and keep it under effectual control when in any place other than the premises of the owner, the premises of the person in control of the dog, or other premises with the consent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Welfare (25 Feb 2014)

Phil Hogan: The Control of Dogs Act 1986 , as amended , defines the obligations regarding control of dogs by their owners or any other person in charge of a dog. These obligations cover all dogs, regardless of whether they are hunting dogs or not. Section 9 of the Act requires that the owner or person in charge of a dog must not permit the dog to be in any other place than the premises of the...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (24 Apr 2007)

Dick Roche: The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992 place statutory responsibility for dog control and licensing services on local authorities. The implementation of the Acts is vested in local authorities who have power to appoint dog wardens, to provide shelters for stray and other dogs, to impose on-the-spot fines for a number of offences and to take prosecutions. Local authorities may also make...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Functions (15 Jun 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, Local Authorities have statutory responsibility for all operational activities relating to the control of dogs. Under this legislation, they have the power to appoint dog wardens, provide dog shelters, seize dogs, impose on-the-spot fines and take court proceedings. The Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010, establishes regulations for anyone keeping six...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (5 Jul 2018)

Charles Flanagan: ...of resources for An Garda Síochána is a matter for the Garda Commissioner and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) and has a national remit. Dog units have also been established in the Southern Region based at...

Written Answers — Drug Seizures: Drug Seizures (29 Mar 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Brian Cowen: I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that one drug detector dog is permanently based at Shannon Airport. A dog has been used by customs officials at the airport continuously since 1991. The annual cost of the dog team — including the salary of the dog handler — is approximately €86,000 with an initial start up cost of €54,000. The dog based in Shannon is trained to quickly pass...