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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greyhound Industry (21 Mar 2017)

Kevin Humphreys: ...Wexford to the Visitors Gallery. The Minister of State is well aware of the shock and upset caused by the sudden closure of Harold's Cross greyhound stadium and the lack of consultation with dog owners on the issue. That issue must be dealt with over a period of time. A number of part-time workers have been in contact with me to say they are losing significant earnings because of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Kevin Humphreys: Yesterday, Members spoke about the late Peter Mathews. I support the remarks made in the House. Peter was always good humoured and very dogged on the subjects he raised. I served with him on the finance committee along with Senator Kieran O'Donnell. I extend my sympathy to his family on the loss of a very courageous and good man. Over the last few weeks the lifespan of the current...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2017)

Kevin Humphreys: The Harold's Cross dog track has been in existence since 1928 and the announcement of its closure has greatly saddened the local community. In the context of the week that is in it, sometimes speedy decisions may end up resulting in a great loss to the local community. A local area plan is badly needed for that area. A new secondary school is also badly needed in that area and the Harold's...

Report on the Outline Heads of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2013: Motion (23 Jan 2015)

Kevin Humphreys: ...is a double-edged sword. Nobody would thank us for an expert advisory group which is too far removed from the real world but nobody in the Government wants the expert advisory group to be a lap-dog of the Government. They want well thought-out and well-researched advice. There is a need for a level of expertise on the council. As the member of the committee who proposed the expert...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (18 Sep 2012)

Kevin Humphreys: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of lifetime dog licences purchased since the commencement of the scheme in January 2012; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures by local authority; the number of annual dog licences purchased in 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38213/12]

Written Answers — Animal Welfare: Animal Welfare (3 Nov 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 109: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 271 of 14 April 2011, when he intends to commence the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 in view of the fact that it is a matter of some urgency that regulation be applied to the dog breeding industry to ensure that cruel practises are stopped; and if he will make a...

Order of Business (13 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: The Dog Breeding Establishments Act was signed by the President in July 2010. Can the Taoiseach be more clear on the timeframe for the signing of the commencement order?

Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (12 Apr 2011)

Kevin Humphreys: Question 271: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when he will sign the commencement order for the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7616/11]