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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...or by emailing animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie. At the request of the Tánaiste, I am leading an interdepartmental review, examining current legislation, enforcement and policy in relation to dogs. To that end I am working closely with colleagues in the Department of Rural & Community Development and the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (9 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy will be aware the Control of Dogs legislation is under the remit of the Department of Community and Rural Development (DCRD). The Department is working with DCRD to co-ordinate efforts in this area across government. I was tasked by the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste Micheál Martin to lead a cross-government review of legislation regarding dogs. Minister Heather...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (27 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015 specify appropriate persons to whom a database operator must, at all times, provide a response in respect of the provision of information to facilitate reunification of dogs. The appropriate persons are identified in the Regulations as persons authorised under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, dog wardens, local authority personnel and members...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (5 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: .... The Programme for Government includes a commitment to provide for additional urban horse welfare programmes. The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) is responsible for the Control of Dogs Act and dog licencing. The Control of Dogs Act is the primary legislation that provides for the licensing and control of dogs and for the protection of livestock from worrying by...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy may be aware that responsibility for Dog Breeding Establishments lies with Department of Rural and Community Development as provided for by the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. An establishment keeping six or more bitches of more than six months of age capable of being used for breeding purposes falls within the scope of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...I am satisfied that the Act provides a robust means of enabling officers authorised under the Act to investigate and, if necessary, prosecute breaches of the welfare provisions of the Act by owners, dog shelters, boarding kennels and dog breeders or others. The Minister for Community and Rural Development has policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Act 1996, and this legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (14 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Council met four times in 2022 and a regular agenda item relates to the promotion of responsible pet ownership. I am working closely with the Council on matters relating to the care and welfare of dogs, including dissemination of knowledge and awareness among the general public. In addition, I established, with Minister Humphreys, the Working Group on Control of Dogs last month with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (15 Sep 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: ...;s website.  The Code and information about the new Regulations were sent to pet shops, animal welfare charities that receive ex gratia payments from my Department and to the Department of Rural and Community Development in respect of Dog Breeding Establishments, which fall under that Department's remit.  Information about the Code and new Regulations was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (13 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...is governed by EU legislation, which imposes requirements in relation to movement that vary according to species, type of movement and country of origin. In relation to the movement of dogs, requirements include vaccination against rabies, microchipping, an EU pet passport or and EU animal health certificate, treatment against Echinococcus multilocularis. Compliance checks are...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Pet Farms (13 Jan 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...countries is governed by EU legislation, which imposes requirements in relation to movement that vary according to species, type of movement and country of origin.  In relation to the movement of dogs, requirements include vaccination against rabies, microchipping, an EU pet passport or and EU animal health certificate, treatment against Echinococcus multilocularis. ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986 (as amended), local authorities are responsible for the management of dog pounds and responsibility for the inspection of these pounds falls to the appropriate local authority veterinary inspectorate.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Dec 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Recommendation 10(d) of the report of the Working Group on the Control of Dogs is "Prohibit surgical artificial insemination in canines". The word canine encompasses all breeds of dogs, including greyhounds.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: That is a perimeter around a garden. This is an important consultation. I do not think it is the way to train dogs. I spent much of my youth training dogs and sheepdogs for local farmers. Anybody who has to use one of these is not a good trainer.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (21 Sep 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Responsibility for Dog Breeding Establishments lies with Department of Rural and Community Development as provided for by the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010. An establishment keeping six or more bitches of more than six months of age capable of being used for breeding purposes falls within the scope of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Local Authorities have responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding Regulations (4 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The movement of animals, including pet animals, into Ireland, is governed by EU legislation, which aims to ensure the health and welfare of the animals concerned.  In relation to the movement of dogs, the rules also protect against the introduction of rabies or Echinococcus multilocularis (tapeworm) to Ireland (Ireland is free of both diseases).   According to EU law,...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding (24 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I am aware of the case referred to and I commend the authorities for taking the necessary action to alleviate the suffering of the animals in question. The Deputy will be aware that the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010, which regulates the operation of dog breeding establishments is an Act under the remit of the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and is enforced by the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (29 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Dogs may enter Ireland either as a pet movement or a commercial movement. The requirements for a pet dog to enter Ireland are outlined in Regulation (EU) 576/2013. The requirements for a dog to enter Ireland as a commercial movement are outlined in Regulation (EU) 429/2016. All dogs entering Ireland must be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and treated for tapeworm (Echinococcus...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: Dogs may enter Ireland either as a pet movement or a commercial movement. The requirements for a pet dog to enter Ireland are outlined in Regulation (EU) 576/2013. The requirements for a dog to enter Ireland as a commercial movement are outlined in Regulation (EU) 429/2016. All dogs entering Ireland from any country apart from Finland, Malta, Norway or Northern Ireland, must be treated...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (9 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: As the Deputy may be aware the Department of Community and Rural Development are the lead department in relation to control of dogs. Minister Humphreys and I held a meeting on Monday 9th January and instructed officials to convene a working group on the control of dogs’ issue. The terms of reference of the group have been agreed and are published on my Department’s website....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (18 Jan 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Development met last week to discuss the setting up of this working group, which is a priority for both Departments. The Terms of Reference and composition for the Working Group on Control of Dogs are being finalised and further details will be available in the near future. There is a clear commitment from both Ministers and Departments tackle this issue and ensure that the law is as...