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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Litter Pollution (5 Mar 2024)

Michael Lowry: ...for CCTV will be approved, particularly in relation to their use by local authorities for assisting waste enforcement and anti-litter efforts, and including the monitoring of illegal dumping and dog fouling; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10162/24]

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2023: Motion (29 Nov 2023)

Michael Lowry: ...upgrade and refurbishment of Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium. This is a very progressive venue with a strong tradition and widespread support from owners, trainers and the public who like to go for a night out at the dogs. The board of Greyhound Racing Ireland is enthusiastic about the implementation of this project. It has sanctioned €1 million of funding. A new CEO has been...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 Feb 2023)

Michael Lowry: Two days after Christmas, a farmer in Lorrha in County Tipperary was alerted that his sheep had been attacked by dogs. Some 80 of his 133-strong flock had been savaged. Councillor Michael O'Meara, who is a neighbour of this farmer, told me of the devastation and heartbreak suffered by the farmer and his family. The attack was caused by dogs whose owners had failed in their responsibility...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (27 Jan 2021)

Michael Lowry: ...take care of their pets and they cherish the as part of their families. Ironically, it was this appreciation and the increased desire to have a companion pet that led to an alarming spate of dog thefts. It had long been an issue of concern but it exploded in the spring of last year. Demand for dogs, especially puppies, soared as the pandemic led to people being confined to home. The...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greyhound Industry (4 May 2017)

Michael Lowry: ...the result that owners and trainers have lost prize money in the region of €300,000. As a result of Shelbourne Park not being available, we also have a situation in which trainers are running dogs down the country which is putting pressure on local tracks. I ask the Minister of State to outline his view and the view of the senior Minister and the Government.