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Seanad: Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008)

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...

Seanad: Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue. I welcome the Minister of State. The primary reason I raise the issue of dangerous dogs and the need for them to be kept under reasonable control relates to the possible impact their being at liberty may have on children. However, given that the Minister of State has responsibility for the elderly, this matter is as much a...

Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008)

Seanad: Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008)

Máire Hoctor: The Senator has raised an important issue and has identified the fact that even though a dog might be on private property, said property might not belong to its owner. The definition in that regard may not be sufficiently clear and I assure the Senator that I will raise the matter with the Minister, Deputy Gormley, on the next occasion on which we meet.

Seanad: Control of Dangerous Dogs. (1 May 2008)

Cecilia Keaveney: ...I do not wish to advocate a specific solution because I might be promoting some commercial interest or other. If, however, the use of electric fences or collars was compulsory on private property, dogs might not be able to escape from their owners' properties. I am not confident that the case to which I refer can be dealt with under the regulations. I trust that the Minister of State...