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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (4 Dec 2018)

Brendan Smith: 262. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if consideration will be given to the establishment of the Garda dog unit on a regional basis in view of the importance of this unit in the search for drugs and related crimes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50901/18]

Electoral (Amendment) (Dáil Constituencies) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2013)

Brendan Smith: ...over, we are preparing for the next on the basis that work starts again the following day. Earlier I saw the contribution of our colleague, Deputy John O'Mahony, on the monitor. He used the phrase "a dog's dinner" to describe the proposal for south Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim and west and south Cavan and he was absolutely correct. The proposal for this constituency is outrageous and...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (14 Dec 2011)

Brendan Smith: Question 176: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when the Dog Breeding Establishment Act was passed by the Oireachtas; when was it signed into law by the President; the reasons for the delay in the implementation of same; when it is his intention to implement the sections dealing with puppy farms; if he will provide a definitive date for same; and if he...

Seanad: Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2010: Second Stage (18 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: ...large percentage of greyhounds now running in Britain being Irish bred. Greyhound racing also attracts a significant number of continental European visitors to Ireland. Following enactment of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, it was agreed to introduce separate legislation to regulate the greyhound industry to provide a regime for greyhound welfare. The policy objective is to...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: ...is provided to these, largely voluntary organisations, to assist with their work in the provision of animal welfare services. 2010 awards to Animal Welfare Organisations Allocations € Ability Dogs Ltd, Rockchapel, Cork 5,000 A Dog's Life, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 2,000 Animal Heaven Animal Rescue (AHAR), Co Kerry 6,000 Animal Help Net Kerry 3,000 Animal Trust Fund, Co Sligo 1,000...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (11 May 2010)

Brendan Smith: The EU 'Pet Passport' regime was introduced in 2004 to protect EU citizens from rabies. To travel between Member States all dogs and cats must have a pet passport certifying vaccination against rabies. However Ireland and the UK have been free of rabies since 1903 and have operated a common rabies free travel zone for many decades. Under the EU regime there is thus no requirement to...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (11 May 2010)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 345 together. Eight transporters of live dogs are authorised by my Department under Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and S.I. No. 675 of 2006 [European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post)...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (29 Apr 2010)

Brendan Smith: I have not taken such a decision. Apart from exports to the UK (Ireland and the UK are in a common rabies free-movement zone), all dogs exported from Ireland, both commercial and non-commercial, must be accompanied by a pet passport. This passport is issued by my Department on foot of identification micro-chipping by the Private Veterinary Practitioner (PVP). The PVP subsequently completes...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2010)

Brendan Smith: Matters relating to the Dog Breeding Legislation come within the remit of my colleague, Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. With regard to the Animal Health and Welfare Bill, the position is that an Animal Health and Welfare Bill which will give effect to commitments in the Programme for Government and the Renewed Programme for Government on...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (20 Apr 2010)

Brendan Smith: ...Purposes Act 1984 and the European Communities (Welfare of Farmed Animals) Regulations 2008. My Department does not operate specific schemes of financial assistance for animal welfare nor for dog protection. However since 1995 my Department has made ex-gratia payments to a number of organisations directly involved in the delivery of animal care and welfare services. Many of these...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (9 Mar 2010)

Brendan Smith: Eight transporters of live dogs applied for an authorisation to my Department. An application form and explanatory information on the legislation that governs the transport of live animals, including Council Regulation (EC) No 1 of 2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and S.I....

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (10 Feb 2010)

Brendan Smith: ...aspects implemented by European Communities (Animal Transport and Control Post) Regulations 2006 SI No 675 of 2006. My Department implements this legislation in regard to the transport of live dogs. In that context my Department has authorised 8 transporters to export dogs. If any information regarding contravention of existing legislation is brought to the attention of my Department,...

Written Answers — EU Regulations: EU Regulations (10 Feb 2010)

Brendan Smith: Under Regulation (EC) No. 998/2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the movement of pet animals there is free movement of pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) between Ireland and the UK, a rabies free zone. Apart from exports to the UK, all dogs exported from Ireland, both commercial and non-commercial, must be accompanied by a pet passport. This passport is issued by my Department...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Feb 2010)

Brendan Smith: My colleague Mr John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has recently published the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009. This legislation will update certain aspects of the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 1992, as amended, and will largely deal with the regulation of dog breeding establishments, including any that may be involved in the export trade. Council...

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Feb 2010)

Brendan Smith: ...Organisations Amount paid in 2009 â'¬ Sathya Sai Sanctuary Trust for Nature, Castlebaldwin Co. Sligo 6,000 Irish Raptor Research Centre (Eagles Flying), Ballymote, Co Sligo. 6,000 Sligo Dog Welfare Services, Cullagbeg, Drumcliffe, Co Sligo. 8,000 Sligo Animal Rescue, Carrowmorris, Dromard, Co. Sligo 1,000

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (9 Jul 2009)

Brendan Smith: ...which fish stocks are subject to a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and quota regime. The Commission in formulating it's proposal takes account of the latest scientific advice on fish stocks. Sand dog, otherwise known as lesser spotted dogfish, Scyliorhinus canicula is not currently subject to a TAC and quota regime.

Written Answers — Pet Passport System: Pet Passport System (7 Jul 2009)

Brendan Smith: ...disease free status, had to be placed in quarantine before being released to their owners. Since 2004 the EU Pet Passport system has applied. It is a harmonised system covering the movement of pet dogs and cats throughout the EU. However the Member States historically free of rabies, which includes Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Finland and Malta, negotiated additional safeguards. Under this...

Written Answers — Dog Breeding Industry: Dog Breeding Industry (16 Jun 2009)

Brendan Smith: Dogs are not considered farm animals and my Department has no direct responsibility in regulating dog-breeding establishments. My Department is drafting an Animal Health and Welfare Bill which aims to update existing legislation in the area of health and welfare to ensure that the welfare of all animals, including non-farm animals, is properly protected. The Bill will also provide for the...

Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (20 May 2009)

Brendan Smith: ..., if requested, any advice within my Department's area of competence. Canine brucellosis is not a notifiable disease and it does not pose a threat to the bovine herd. The disease, if confirmed, in dogs at the establishment in question would be a matter, in the first instance, for the breeder involved and his private veterinary practitioner. With regard to dog welfare regulation, the...

Written Answers — Departmental Licences: Departmental Licences (12 Mar 2009)

Brendan Smith: ...allows for an authorised premises meeting specified standards, known as a Collection Centre, to collect and treat certain animal by-products for the feeding of animals such as fur animals, dogs from recognised kennels and packs of hounds. It came to the attention of my Department that the person concerned was operating an unauthorised Collection Centre. The premises being used were...