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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Breeding (30 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the Joint...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (23 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy is aware, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation to Dog Control issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which comprises members with a broad range of expertise including academics, veterinary surgeons, local authorities, dog trainers and...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (16 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I am committed to improving outcomes in relation to Dog Control in Ireland and in this context, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation these issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which comprises members with a broad range of expertise including academics,...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...is responsible for the staffing and organisational arrangements necessary for carrying out the functions of the local authority for which he/she is responsible, including the appointment of dog wardens. My Department does not have any responsibility in relation to animal welfare. Responsibility in relation to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 is a matter for my colleague the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (9 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1726, 1730 and 1731 together. I am committed to improving outcomes in relation to Dog Control in Ireland and in this context, I recently announced the establishment of a high level stakeholder group to consider and make recommendations to strengthen policy in relation these issues. I have appointed John Twomey as Chair of the stakeholder group, which...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Data (20 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1571, 1572 and 1596 together. My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. All local authorities have a responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Policies (20 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy and legislative responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. I was pleased to announce recently the establishment of a high-level stakeholder group to discuss and provide recommendations on policy matters in this area. This group will be independently chaired and the membership comprises a broad range of stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (7 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of the dog control responsibilities of local authorities....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. My Department has policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Act and local authorities have responsibility for all operational matters, including enforcement. The Control of Dogs Act set out a number of legal obligations with which all dog owners must comply. The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 set out further requirements on compliance...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The local authorities will be part of this stakeholder group. I updated the Government today on the work I am doing in the Department on dog control. The sum of €2 million has been provided in funding to local authorities to enable them to upgrade dog shelters and purchase equipment to support the local dog wardens in their work, but also to fund a neutering campaign. My...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank both Deputies for their questions. To go back to the dogs, I am also in contact with the local authorities. They will be on the stakeholder group. There are many different stakeholders when it comes to dogs. The farming community will be represented on it. I thank Deputy Donnelly for providing the example of Fingal County Council, which obviously runs a very good show when it...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department of Rural and Community Development has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. Local Authorities are well placed to target measures in their areas. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (27 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (27 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: In November I announced the establishment of an independently chaired high-level Stakeholder Group that will inform decisions regarding any potential legislative change related to dog control. This group will provide a forum for stakeholder organisations to express their views on issues and possible solutions related to dog control issues. The issue of restricted dog breeds and possible...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Reviews (21 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 and has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of the dog control responsibilities of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 set out requirements that owners of 11 specific breeds of dogs, including strains or crosses of those breeds, must comply with. As a cross of restricted breeds, the dog in question is covered by the 1998 regulations and must adhere to the rules. In public, restricted dogs, and any crosses thereof, must be:muzzledon a sufficiently strong leash or chain not...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...There is an additional €1 million for local community development committees, bringing the allocation to €3.4 million. There is an additional €1.5 million under the European social fund for social innovation supports to help mentor and develop social enterprises. There is €0.5 million to promote responsible dog ownership. There is an increase of €0.4...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I absolutely agree there is nothing more disgusting that dog fouling. There are irresponsible dog owners who allow that to happen. I agree the fines should be greater. It is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Under the litter Act, that Department has responsibility but I have no problem with highlighting the issue in terms of my Department. We are...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I will certainly ask the group to look at the issue of dog fouling. As to the make-up of the group, it is getting bigger every day and I do not want it to become so big that is unworkable. I will ask about that point. I am sure some of the people in the group will have small children and older people will be represented by other groups. The stakeholder group...