Results 41-60 of 135 for dogs speaker:Michael Creed

Did you mean: does speaker:81?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: ...strengthen regulatory controls in the industry, modernise sanctions and improve integrity with a view to building a reputation for exceptional regulation in the sector. Trade within the EU of dogs, including greyhounds, is governed by EU law. The proposal to institute a white list of countries to which it is permissible for greyhounds to be exported would be incompatible with...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (11 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The trade of dogs - commercial movements within the EU, and movement from a non-EU country into the EU - is governed by EU law (the "Balai Directive"). Dogs moved to another EU Member State from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport and a health certificate issued by a Department veterinarian, be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination. Before travel, dogs must undergo...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry Data (9 Oct 2018)

Michael Creed: The position regarding the export of dogs, including greyhounds, from Ireland is as follows: The vast majority of dogs that are moved from Ireland go to the UK. Trade within the EU of dogs is governed by EU law. Dogs moved to another EU country must be accompanied by an EU pet passport, be microchipped, and have a valid rabies vaccination. The premises exporting dogs must be...

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

Michael Creed: ...by means of any electrical equipment of an instrument which applies a sustained electric current or impulse directly to a live animal. Electrical stimulation or shock collars for training dogs are designed to produce lower stimuli lasting milliseconds rather than produce a sustained electric current. The Deputy will be aware that I recently launched a consultation process for an...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (7 Sep 2018)

Michael Creed: The available evidence about numbers of dogs chipped indicates a very high level of compliance. The focus of enforcement by authorised officers operating under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 has mainly been on the wholesale sector and dogs being exported. Legal cases have mainly been taken against owners of unchipped dogs where this has occurred in conjunction with other issues, in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (3 Jul 2018)

Michael Creed: ...control of stray and abandoned horses. In addition to funding from Central Government such as the above and funding received from the Local Government Fund, local authorities receive the money from dog licensing to directly sub vent the work of their dog wardens. Animal cruelty is a matter that is dealt with by a wider range of organisations, in particular my department, An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Proposed Legislation (20 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...anti-doping, administration and traceability. The General Scheme of the Bill is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for drafting into a Bill. A number of the suggestions in the Dogs Trust submission have been included in the current draft General Scheme. In relation to exports the vast majority of dogs that are moved from Ireland go to the UK.  The rules on...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: ...me that on the 4th May 2018 the greyhound 'Darty Talk' competed in the seventh race at Clonmel track. The report from the Bord na gCon Stipendiary Steward officiating that night, indicated the dog led for most of the race but collapsed and died approaching the winning line. The vet on duty confirmed a 'heart attack' as the cause of death.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (13 Jun 2018)

Michael Creed: .... Greyhounds injured during racing are examined at the track by the veterinarian on duty. Invariably the vet advises the owner/trainer on the treatment options be it with the intention of the dog returning to fitness for racing or in the case of more serious injuries that the greyhound will be kept as a pet by the owner or rehomed through an agency. However, where injuries are of a...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Legislative Measures (31 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...integrity, anti-doping, administration and traceability. The General Scheme of the Bill is currently with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for drafting into a Bill. The vast majority of dogs that are moved from Ireland go to the UK.  The rules on movement of dogs within the EU are set by the EU and not at national level.  In this regard dogs moved to another EU country...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Industry (30 May 2018)

Michael Creed: Trade within the EU of dogs is governed by EU law. Dogs moved commercially to another EU Member State from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport and a health certificate issued by a Department veterinarian, be microchipped and have a valid rabies vaccination. Before travel, dogs must undergo a clinical examination by an authorised veterinarian, who must verify that the animals...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (10 May 2018)

Michael Creed: ...from the veterinary profession and online websites. I fully endorse these Minimum Standards and would strongly encourage websites that advertise animals for sale to comply with them. The Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, under the responsibility of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, sets out a framework for the regulation of dog-breeding establishments, requiring...

Other Questions: Animal Welfare Expenditure (26 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: ...are followed up as appropriate. Additional information not given on the floor of the House Traceability and identification are important aspects of animal ownership that underpin the welfare of animals. Good progress has been made in recent years in dog microchipping. Adherence to the equine identification rules is evidenced by the significant number of passports that continue to be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (25 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The position with regard to export is that the vast majority of dogs that are moved from Ireland go to the UK.  Trade within the EU of dogs, including greyhounds, is governed by EU law.  Any dogs moved to another EU country from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport, be microchipped, and have a valid rabies vaccination.  The premises exporting dogs...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (25 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: Trade within the EU of dogs, including greyhounds, is governed by EU law.  The position is that once animal health and welfare certification requirements, and the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport, are met, dogs, including greyhounds, may be moved within the EU or exported to a non-EU country.  The main destination...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (24 Apr 2018)

Michael Creed: The movement of all dogs between Member States is currently governed by European legislation. Under EU law, dogs moved to another EU country from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport, be microchipped, and have a valid rabies vaccination. Premises exporting dogs must be registered with my Department. Before travel, dogs must undergo a clinical examination by an authorised...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (22 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: ...Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) regulates international trade in close to 35,000 species of plants and animals. It seeks to ensure that international trade in listed species is sustainable, legal and traceable. Dog licences are under the remit of the local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: ...Bord na gCon treat the matter of greyhound exports very seriously and have been discussing potential solutions through the International Greyhound Welfare Forum which includes groups such as the ISPCA and Dogs Trust. The movement of all dogs between Member States is currently governed by European legislation. Under EU law, dogs moved to another EU country from Ireland must be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (20 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: I am aware of this recent report of an export of a greyhound to China The movement of all dogs, including greyhounds, within the EU is governed by EU law.  Under EU law, dogs moved to another EU country from Ireland must be accompanied by an EU pet passport, be microchipped, and have a valid rabies vaccination.  Also under EU law, premises exporting dogs must be...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (8 Mar 2018)

Michael Creed: Under the Control of Dogs Acts, local authorities have responsibility for the management of facilities such as the facility detailed. Enforcement of welfare standards for animals, including dogs, come under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. My Department maintains a close working relationship with local authorities on dog welfare matters and has consulted with the relevant local...