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Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Policies (30 Jan 2024)

Fergus O'Dowd: 150. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if any consideration has been given to the introduction of a DNA strategy to address the issue of dog fouling across the country; if he will fund such a strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3802/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Policies (1 Dec 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...not secure in using public transport. Let us stand up to them and show we mean business. Let us do it, as Deputy Tóibín says, by consultation and working with people. Let us put an end to the dog-whistle xenophobia I am hearing now.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Breeding (24 May 2022)

Fergus O'Dowd: 746. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the total number of dog breeders who have registered under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 in each of the years 2010 to date in 2022, in tabular form; the way that her Department is actively monitoring and pursuing illegal puppy farms within the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26431/22]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (22 Jun 2021)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...pursuit of criminals from east Meath into Drogheda and vice versa, if needed. The problem is parents are very upset as children were assaulted there recently. A couple of Sundays ago, the Garda dog unit and the Garda mounted support unit were needed in the area to ensure peace would prevail and thugs and people out of their heads on drink and drugs would not be able to dominate social...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: National Oversight and Audit Commission: Chairperson Designate (19 Sep 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am sorry I am late. One of the reasons, about which the Cathaoirleach will be glad to hear, is that there was a dog on the M1. I do not know if it was a Fianna Fáil dog or not. It caused a bit of disruption but went quietly in the end. It held us all up for about 20 minutes. I welcome Mr. McCarthy to the committee. I know he has been the chairperson of committees and is very...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...later. I welcome Ms Alannah Murray and Mr. Padraic Moran who asked to attend the meeting to relate their personal experiences as public transport users. Mr. Moran is joined by his mother and guide dog to whom I was introduced before the meeting. It is great that they have joined us. By virtue of section 17(2)(l) of the Defamation Act 2009, witnesses are protected by absolute privilege in...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Animal Breeding Regulations (25 Oct 2016)

Fergus O'Dowd: 269. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will consider proposals from a person (details supplied) in relation to amending the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31784/16]

National Treasury Management Agency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Report Stage (8 Jul 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...Michael McGrath, bring a wide range of experience to the role of overseeing this agency. In relation to the points made by Deputy Boyd Barrett, I wonder if, in the context of his statement that the dogs in the street should be considered for board membership, he was reading Animal Farm last night.

Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (30 Jan 2014)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...to over €179 million, consisting of mails income at €50 million; election and referendum, €4 million; Department of Social Protection, €59 million; NTMA, €54 million; television and dog licences, €12 million; and other revenue, €0.8 million. As Deputy Penrose mentioned, there have been significant arrangements between An Post and AIB, and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Animal Welfare (26 Nov 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...'s views to the direct attention of the Minister of State. If they have not already done so, it might be useful if the community groups, the support services or those who are interest and support Dogs Aid would so communicate.

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services Provision (20 Nov 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...River Shannon. That is the only way this will work and it will work if that happens. I appeal to the Deputy not to approach the issue in terms of it being Peter versus Paul or washing cats and dogs. This is about jobs, people, the area Deputy McGrath represents and the greater Dublin area. It is about meeting the needs of the various interested parties involved. Above all else, it is...

Topical Issue Debate: Water Services Provision (20 Nov 2013)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...and the future of the country, including the area represented by the Deputy and the greater Dublin area. I want to broaden the issue. The Deputy referred to pixie heads and washing cats and dogs but I am talking about saving jobs and the greater Dublin area. It is a question of having water available to the greater Dublin area on a daily basis. The difference pertaining to usage is...

Sheep Worrying (29 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. As a Deputy from Louth, I am very much aware of this issue. The control of dogs, including for the harassing of livestock, is vested in local authorities under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. The Act sets out the duties of local authorities, the powers of local authority dog wardens and the...

Sheep Worrying (29 Mar 2012)

Fergus O'Dowd: .... The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government recently publicised this issue in association with Comhairle na Tuaithe, the Countryside Council, to raise awareness among dog owners who take part in recreational activities in the countryside. A specific focus was put on the vulnerability of sheep flocks at this time. Overall, the campaign stressed the need to avoid...

Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...of the criminal justice (public order)(amendment) Bill, a constituent of mine, the Ceann Comhairle and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform was recently imprisoned for not possessing a dog licence. That is an appallingly Dickensian punishment to visit on a person.

Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Fergus O'Dowd: Yes, but I am raising it now. The Fines Bill should be fast-tracked and passed as quickly as possible so that people who do not possess dog licences or TV licences will not be imprisoned.

Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion (30 Jan 2008)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...there. I put it to the 16 absent Ministers, the two Ministers of State who are present, to the absent members of the Green Party and to the Progressive Democrats, and in the presence of the great "dog days of Mahon" himself, Deputy Finian McGrath, who must have blown his whistle because they are afraid to come in, that the country deserves better Government than what we have. It is not...

Written Answers — Control of Dogs: Control of Dogs (24 Apr 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 1056: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce new regulations to provide greater protection to the public and animals from dog attacks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15358/07]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 627: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the findings of the report from the working group's review of the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5377/06]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (14 Feb 2006)

Fergus O'Dowd: Question 628: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will commit to the swift implementation of the report from the working group's review of the management of dog breeding establishments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5378/06]