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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Nov 2023)

Simon Harris: I am going to have to bite my lip because I think that, in many ways, some of those comments are a dog-whistle. I would love to know what the Deputy thinks people are fearing in terms of their safety-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (16 May 2023)

Simon Harris: ...Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in such matters. I am advised that the Garda Dog Unit is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, in the Dublin Metropolitan Region, and has a national remit. I am also advised that there are currently 26 Dogs attached to the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (25 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...and local bye-laws enable Gardaí to search with or without warrant, to seize animals and arrest individuals in contravention of the Acts: 1. Animal Health and Welfare Act, 2013 2. Control of Horses Act, 1996 3. Control of Dogs Act, 1986. There is ongoing liaison between Animal Health & Welfare Liaison Inspectors who are nominated in Garda Divisions, the Irish Society...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Apr 2023)

Simon Harris: ...general public and visitors to the city centre. While the premises is not designated as a place of detention, it operates as a Garda Station with full services available to members of the public. I am also informed that Garda Members of the Garda Mounted, Garda Dog Unit, Armed Support Unit and DMR Roads Policing Unit support Operation Citizen by way of high visibility beats and mobile...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Livestock Issues (28 Mar 2023)

Simon Harris: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Local Authorities are responsible for reporting figures relating to the Control of Dogs Acts to the Department of Rural and Community Development (DCRD). These statistics, which include incidents of reported livestock worrying by Local Authority, can be accessed at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/collection/879d4c-dog-control-statistics/ It is my...

Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Feb 2023)

Simon Harris: ...the new processes to become established and ensure CCTV schemes are GDPR-compliant going forward. Part 2 of the Bill deals with the use of recording devices generally by An Garda Síochána in public places and in places where they are invited or permitted to be. This includes the use of recording devices on vehicles, aircraft and on Garda dogs. Since the definition of a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Simon Harris: I would never say that. The Deputy can be dogged but I am sure that is a badge of honour. I do not have a note in front of me and I do not want to misrepresent the situation. My understanding, from memory, is that there is due to be some engagement through various fora at the start of next month in regard to the matter. I will confirm this to the Deputy in writing. I am very happy to...

Seanad: Science Week: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Simon Harris: ...of it. I want to start by acknowledging the people who make scientific discovery and who use that progress to benefit all of us. I want to acknowledge on the floor of this House the talent, dedication, sheer dogged determination, hard work and creativity of scientists right across our country. Whether these people are learning maths in school right now, are studying a science,...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Simon Harris: ...this matter and I thank them for that. Les and Lynda opened the doors of their family home to me. I was delighted to be given an opportunity to meet them, their children and Biscuit, the family dog. They are a special family and one I hold in high regard. I thank them for being here this evening. Like so many facing adversity, they strive to make the situation better for those around...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (13 Nov 2018)

Simon Harris: ...(Alcohol) Act prohibits alcohol advertising in or on a sports area during sports events. The sports area, under the legislation includes a playing pitch or area, a swimming pool, an athletics or dog or horse racing track or a motor racing track. The Act also prohibits alcohol advertising at an event aimed particularly at children or at an event at which the majority of participants or...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (9 May 2018)

Simon Harris: ...that, so far, it has not been and I would like visible condemnation of it from all sides because we do not need the final two weeks of the campaign on this very sensitive and important matter to be dogged by such issues. When we engaged last week, the Deputy asked me about the terms of reference for the scoping inquiry and reforming current legislation to examine how we could have what...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Standards (28 Mar 2017)

Simon Harris: ...and industrial materials (OMI) on agricultural land used for food production and made a number of recommendations (see page 67 of the link: ). The 2008 report did not specifically consider dog faeces from dog-breeding establishments as part of the risk assessment. The spreading of dog faeces from dog breeding establishments was not part of practices at that time and therefore did not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Simon Harris: ...12,000 Irish Chinese Contact Group 10,000 Irish College of General Practitioners 15,000 Irish Countrywomen’s Association 100,000 Irish Deaf Youth Association 5,000 Irish Foster Care Association 50,000 Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind 100,000 Irish Haemochromatosis Association 110,000 Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association 150,000 Irish Raynaud's & Scleroderma Society...

Leaders' Questions (12 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: Who is the dog?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (10 Feb 2015)

Simon Harris: ...An Spideal & Trá na mBan Inis Oirr Keerhaun North Errislannin Sky Road Loop, Clifden Sean Céibh Area, An Spideál Ardnagreeva, Clifden Renvyle Seafront Walk, Oranmore Beach Road, Cleggan Streamstown Ballyconeely, Clifton Dolan, Roundstone Dogs Bay, Roundstone Inis Mheain Errisbeg/Gurteen Graveyard, Roundstone Cloonisle Coastal Road Road...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Sporting Events (18 Nov 2014)

Simon Harris: ...School Walk – Lutrellstown College Sun, 12 May Charity Walk – LYCS Thurs, 13 June Charity Walk – Ulster Bank Tues, 25 June Prison Service 5K Trail Thurs, 15 Aug Sponsored Walk – Concern Sun, 1 Sept Barnados Buggie Push Sat, 7 Sept Bluecross – Dog Walk Sat, 28 Sept Dog Walk – DSPCA Dates Running Events in 2014 Wed, 1 Jan Tom Brennan...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Coastal Protection (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Harris: ...xe1; na mBan Inis Oirr Keerhaun North Errislannin Sky Road Loop, Clifden Sean Céibh Area, An Spideál Ardnagreeva, Clifden Renvyle Seafront Walk, Oranmore Beach Road, Cleggan Streamstown Ballyconeely, Clifton Dolan, Roundstone Dogs Bay, Roundstone Inis Mheain Errisbeg/Gurteen Graveyard, Roundstone Cloonisle Coastal Road Road at Church between piers,...

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

Simon Harris: ...Group and I am not sure people realise the extent of the problems. The HSE is quite correctly trying to bring that organisation into compliance with public sector pay policy. I commend the job it is doing, and the dogged and determined way in which it is pursuing that. However, if the HSE believes public sector pay policy is the only issue that needs to be addressed in St. Vincent's...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Control of Dogs (25 Feb 2014)

Simon Harris: 446. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the provisions of the Control of Dogs Act 1986 overrides the necessity to publicly tender the dog control service contract in County Wicklow (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9609/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (12 Feb 2014)

Simon Harris: 164. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he intends to ban the removal of the dew claw from dogs considering this practice is already banned by the national vets body; if he will consider introducing such a ban in animal welfare legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6966/14]