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

Charlie McConalogue: Prior to 1st January, pet dogs, cats and ferrets moving between Ireland and Great Britain required a pet passport issued by an EU Member State or EEA country. The pet also required to be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies. Pet movement into an EU Member State is governed by the EU Pet Travel Regulation (EU Regulation 576/2013). In December 2020, the EU listed the UK, as non-EU...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...in particular. It is an issue that the Government takes very seriously. Myself and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, are in the two Departments that have responsibility for overseeing the issue of dog control. We established a working group, which has completed its report. We will shortly bring proposals to Cabinet on that and further legislation will be brought forward as well, which...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of animal welfare. The question of whether the use of these devices on dogs and cats ought to be banned in Ireland is under consideration within my Department following consultations with the Advisory Council for Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW), which advises...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to last until 1stDecember, at which point the NPHET will issue guidance on whether any changes are considered prudent or necessary. The current list of essential services does not include dog grooming or dog training services or facilities but does include the provision of veterinary, animal welfare and related services.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Nov 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...are finalising legislation at the moment to improve enforcement. However, the Deputy is right; enforcement is a key part of it, and also respect. This means respect on the part of those who own dogs for other people and how their dogs interact with the environment, and also respect for the animals themselves and how we ensure the animals are cared for and properly looked after.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (13 Jul 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...is also a key priority for Rásaíocht Con Éireann, and the management and board. The long-term viability and future for the industry has to be built on good welfare. It is what the public and dog owners expect. It is what all dogs deserve. It is also what Government funding is contingent on. We continue to work closely together. The commitment from the Government is to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Policies (23 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...under the remit of my Department is kept under constant review, including legislation to ensure the health and welfare of canines. The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of animal welfare. The Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare, which I established under an independent chair as part of...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...shock them every time we wanted to deliver a message, it would be a pretty effective way of getting their attention and getting a result, but it would be very cruel.If you are to put a collar on a dog and shock it every time you want to get its attention or get a desired outcome, it might be effective but it is cruel too. Regarding the consultation, we will get everybody’s views on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...under the remit of my Department is kept under constant review, including legislation to ensure the health and welfare of canines. The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of animal welfare. The Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare, which I established under an independent chair as part...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (18 Oct 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...Animals) Regulations 2019 does not apply to a local authority or a facility run by or on behalf of a local authority, or any person who is required to register with their local authority under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Dog breeding establishments are regulated under that Act and fall under the remit of the Minister for Rural and Community Development. Controls relating to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (10 Nov 2020)

Charlie McConalogue: Dog breeding establishments with 6 or more breeding bitches are required to be registered by local authorities under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act, 2010. These registers of commercial breeders are published by local authorities. In 2019, my Department introduced the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations (SI 681 of 2019), with a view to further...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Sales (17 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...is located. The requirement to register as a seller or supplier of pet animals with my Department does not apply to a person who is required to register with their local authority under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Dog breeding establishments are regulated under that Act and fall under the remit of the Minister for Rural and Community Development. My Department is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 May 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...practice as part of the ongoing oversight process for such charities in receipt of funding under my Department’s Animal Welfare Grants programme. The procurement procedures relating to the provision of dog control services, including pounds, for local authorities is a matter for the relevant local authority and for the Department of Rural and Community Development, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Breeding (19 Jan 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of pet animals under the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or Supply of Pet Animals) Regulations 2019 does not apply to a person who is required to register with their local authority under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Dog breeding establishments are regulated under that Act and fall under the remit of the Minister for Rural and Community Development. The Animal Health and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Funding (28 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to improve animal welfare. Imparting knowledge on animal welfare plays a crucial role in improving standards nationally. For example, raising awareness on responsible pet ownership can help to prevent dogs subsequently being abandoned or surrendered to charities for rehoming, thus helping to reduce the pressure dog shelters and charities may come under.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (24 Nov 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...from the system at the end of October indicated the total number of greyhounds subject to traceability was 20,784. As the Deputy knows, the key objective behind it is to ensure that important life events in the life of a greyhound racing dog, including birth, microchipping, registration, the dog's racing career, changes in ownership or trainers, the location of the dog at any time, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: General Scheme of Greyhound Industry Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2017)

Charlie McConalogue: ...this particular route. In its submission, the ISPCA stated the number of greyhounds born in the UK has dropped from 10,000 to 1,000, with 95% going on to race. This is a very high percentage. Dogs Trust, in its presentation, outlined how 16,000 greyhounds were born in the Republic in 2015. What are the thoughts of the witnesses on how this has come about and why there is such a...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2018
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (27 Mar 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: It is not a dog's dinner, is it?

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 May 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: A dog's dinner.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (2 Oct 2018)

Charlie McConalogue: 480. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans to prohibit the use of shock collars for dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39659/18]