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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (15 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Assistance Dogs are highly trained and help to control and improve the child’s behaviour in public places. Assistance dogs also help children with autism to develop coping mechanisms, improve communication skills and their ability to learn and participate in social activities. All these benefits improve the long term quality of the life of the child and reduce the need for other costly...

Accommodation Needs of Those Fleeing Ukraine: Statements (5 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: ...they were available when a bus rolled in, no matter what time it was, to ensure there was an interpreter was available, to ensure women and children could be attended to and even to ensure there was some cat food or dog food for the animal that came along as a reassurance pet. It was wonderful that the Government allowed them to bring their pets with them. The role of the pet has been...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: ...once have seemed a surreal existence where the things we took for granted are the things that put our loved ones at risk.However, throughout all of this we have found the best of ourselves and dogged determination, and we have worked tirelessly to care for and protect the lives of others. Public and private sectors have collaborated and innovated with a view to finding ways to save lives....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Resources (15 Oct 2019)

Anne Rabbitte: 259. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of detector dogs used by gardaí in east County Galway; if more such dogs are being sought for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41774/19]

Rural Crime: Motion [Private Members] (15 Jan 2019)

Anne Rabbitte: .... It would help a great deal to prevent raids by larger gangs who enter Galway via one bridge and leave by the other. If we had CCTV cameras, it would be fantastic. There are fantastic dog kennels at the new Garda station and I would love to see drug dogs in Galway. Currently, we have to apply to Cork or Limerick to borrow a dog for drug raids. As Deputy Calleary said, drugs are no...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (9 Oct 2018)

Anne Rabbitte: 320. To ask the Minister for Health the provision in 2018 in each CHO area for autism assistance dogs for persons who may require one; the provision made in each of the years 2011 to 2017, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41003/18]

Animal Welfare: Motion [Private Members] (3 Oct 2017)

Anne Rabbitte: ...a fantastic economic boost to the town and the surrounding areas, which is very welcome. However, it is very disturbing when one goes on to Facebook or Twitter and sees disturbed puppies or young dogs that are caged in and being kept in overcrowded conditions. The Minister of State spoke about the principle of the five freedoms for animals, namely, freedom from hunger and thirst, freedom...