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Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (30 Jun 2015) See 1 other result from this answer

Alan Kelly: I refer to the reply to Questions Nos 602 and 603 of 23 June 2015. Section 11(7) of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 gives the local authority discretion, after 5 days following the making of an entry in the register, to dispose of or destroy in a humane manner, stray dogs unclaimed by their owner having given notice to that owner or person in charge of the dog, if such owner or other person is...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (27 May 2014)

Phil Hogan: Dog control activities are the responsibility of local authorities. My Department publishes statistics in relation to these activities, which are available at the following link: . Those statistics show no evidence that a growing number of local authorities are not rehoming or releasing dogs to rescue centres; in fact, all local authorities rehome dogs, the majority doing so in co-operation...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (29 Apr 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

John Gormley: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 place controls on ten breeds of dogs including the Rottweiler breed. These Regulations were introduced to protect the public from attack by dogs which have the potential to inflict serious injury. The controls, which must be observed when a rottweiler is in a public place, require that it, or a type and cross thereof, must be kept on a short lead by a...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (21 May 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

John Gormley: The Control of Dogs Act 1986 contains specific requirements in relation to the control of dogs by owners and persons in charge of dogs, including places where a dog is permitted to be. Section 22 of the Act in particular provides that on a complaint being made to the District Court by any interested person that a dog is dangerous and not kept under proper control, the court has powers to...

Seanad: Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008) See 2 other results from this debate

Máire Hoctor: ...on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley. I wish to outline the current requirements applying in respect of particular breeds of dogs to which the Senator refers. The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 provide for special controls in respect of the following breeds or types of dogs: the American pit bull terrier; the bull...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 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. As a cross of restricted breeds, the dog in question is covered by the 1998 regulations and must adhere to the rules. In public, restricted dogs, and any crosses thereof, must be:muzzledon a sufficiently strong leash or chain not...

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....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: In Budget 2024, as part of the €2.3 billion Garda allocation, the Government provided funding for a new national centre of excellence in Dublin for the Garda Dog Unit, with the planned expansion to all Garda regions on a phased basis involving 50 handlers with access to 100 dogs of different capabilities. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (10 Nov 2015)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515, 516 and 518 together. The regulation of dog breeding establishments is a matter for local authorities in accordance with the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Section 9 of the Act requires each local authority to establish and maintain a register of dog breeding establishments situated in their respective functional areas and persons intending to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Expenditure (22 Jan 2019)

Charles Flanagan: ...for the Commissioner, in light of the availability of resources and his identified operational demands. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters.  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. I am pleased to confirm that dog units have also been...

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

Alan Kelly: The Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992 set out a range of requirements for all dog owners and the requirement to accompany and keep effectual control of their dogs. The penalty for non-conformance with these requirements is a fine of up to €2,500 or imprisonment for a term of up to three months, or both. Furthermore, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 (as amended) set out further...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Mar 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Dick Roche: ...for that legislation, including any proposals for amendment, is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Agriculture and Food. My Department's functions relate to the provisions of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992. The main focus of these Acts is the control of stray and dangerous dogs, such as guard dogs, which could present nuisance or danger to the general public or to other...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (22 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: I am fully committed to promoting responsible dog ownership among the general public. The Animal Welfare Strategy 2021-2025 Working Together for Animal Welfare includes a commitment to establish an Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare. The Council convened in November 2021 with members having a diverse range of skill sets, so that it can advise me on matters relating to companion...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (23 Feb 2022)

Heather Humphreys: The Control of Dogs Acts place statutory responsibility for dog control on local authorities.  Under the Acts, local authorities are responsible for operating and managing dog control and licensing services in their administrative areas, including the management of dog pounds or shelters, and my Department has no involvement in this process. Local Authority dog shelters are...

Written Answers — Garda Operations: Garda Operations (4 Mar 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Brian Lenihan Jnr: I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Garda Dog Unit, which operates nationwide although based in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, has twenty-eight dogs broken down into the following specialist categories: Category Number General Purpose 15 Drugs and Firearms 6 Explosives 4 Tactical Search 1 Victim Recovery 2 As part of the Unit above, a pilot scheme is already in place in...

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

Heather Humphreys: My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010.  The day to day regulation of dog breeding establishments to ensure compliance with the Act is a matter for local authorities. It is the responsibility of each local authority to maintain the register of dog breeding establishments in its functional area.  The Act also places an obligation...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Animal Welfare (9 May 2019)

Maureen O'Sullivan: That is far too loose. There are three areas of concern, one of which is the dogs being used. I do not think there is any inspection of the way the dogs are kept. There are alarming reports from people involved in animal welfare of the conditions in which the dogs are kept. There is also a report from one group of a particular huntsperson who exceeds the number of breeding bitches allowed...

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government: Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (26 May 2015)

Brian Stanley: I move amendment No. 1:In page 28, between lines 29 and 30, to insert the following:"(a) in section 6(2) after "12(7)", insert "17".". The amendment is on the issue of dog breeding and aims to protect the sector. There are problems in the sector and much bad practice in terms of dog breeding. There are some very good dog breeders out there, but unfortunately there are also some rogue dog...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (2 Feb 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 438 and 439 together. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of the dog control responsibilities of local authorities.  Information up to and including 2021, by county and in tabular form, is available on the dog control statistics page on gov.ie.  The 2022 dog control statistics are currently being collated and when...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (20 Nov 2007) See 2 other results from this answer

John Gormley: The Control of Dogs Regulations, 1998 provide that a person shall not permit one of the dogs listed to be in a public place unless the dog is securely muzzled, and is being 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 dog: American Pit Bull Terrier; Bull Mastiff; Doberman Pinscher;...