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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...xa0; any  activity  that  goes  against  legislation  protecting  animals, wild animals and plant life.  The key objectives under the priority on animal crime are:Reduce damage created by uncontrolled dogs on farms and other rural settings.Deter illegal practices of lamping, poaching and trespassing.Prevent, detect and reduce livestock theft.Prevent,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...authorities that while there has been no specific public information campaign on the theft of companion animals, An Garda Síochána have provided information via the Crimecall television programme, on preventing dog theft and livestock theft. In addition, An Garda Síochána share information on how to prevent dog theft via their social media channels, and on burglary...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...and the Marine and others. The Government will not be opposing the Bill. Before speaking to the specifics of it, and some concerns that arise, it would be useful to take stock of where we are. Demand for dogs was particularly high during the Covid lockdowns. Huge prices were being paid, and, unsurprisingly, that coincided with an increase in reported thefts. I liaised with the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Control of Dogs (26 Oct 2022)

James Browne: ...the opportunity to speak on this very important matter. I understand there has been some concern about this issue. The Department of Rural and Community Development has policy responsibility for dog control and dog-breeding establishments, while the local authorities are responsible for all operational activities. These responsibilities include the dog-licensing and dog-warden service...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Control of Dogs (26 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I fully understand the Senator's concerns with regard to local authorities having sufficient capacity to deal with the number of stray and surrendered dogs and while the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, and her Department are not aware of any capacity issues in local authority dog pounds or shelters, I ask the Senator to make any such information available to them. Every January, after Christmas,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Oct 2022)

James Browne: ...about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. It is important to note that such incidents are rare and there is no evidence, from the data to hand, of a so-called ‘epidemic’ of pet/dog theft. Whilst there was an increase in reported incidents to An Garda Síochána over the initial periods of the Covid pandemic, these reports have reduced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Jul 2022)

James Browne: ...is in line with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. I would like to emphasise the importance of microchipping. Every dog must be microchipped by the time it reaches 12 weeks of age, or earlier if it is sold or moved from its place of birth (Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015), and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (19 May 2022)

James Browne: ...in line with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. I would like to emphasise the importance of microchipping. Every dog must be microchipped by the time it reaches 12 weeks of age, or earlier if it is sold or moved from its place of birth (Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015), and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...line with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. I would like to also emphasise the importance of microchipping. Every dog must be microchipped by the time it reaches 12 weeks of age, or earlier if it is sold or moved from its place of birth (Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015), and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: ...in line with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. I would like to emphasise the importance of microchipping. Every dog must be microchipped by the time it reaches 12 weeks of age, or earlier if it is sold or moved from its place of birth (Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015), and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (2 Feb 2022)

James Browne: ...divisional drugs at Henry Street Garda station to target individuals who are involved in the sale and supply controlled drugs, with a particular focus on the sale of crack cocaine. Operation Copóg is supported by the regional dog unit, district crime units, the armed support unit and regular units. I am informed that a search operation was conducted as part of Operation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Nov 2021)

James Browne: ...line with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping animals safe, can be viewed on the Garda website. I would like to emphasise the importance of microchipping. Every dog must be microchipped by the time it reaches 12 weeks of age, or earlier if it is sold or moved from its place of birth (Microchipping of Dogs Regulation 2015), and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...independent functions and that is entirely correct.  With regard to measures aimed at preventing such thefts, I am informed by the Garda authorities that information has been disseminated to the Crime Prevention Officers' Network countrywide specifically dealing with the topic of dog thefts. The Garda National Crime Prevention Unit's advice on pet safety concurs with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...decisions. This includes crime prevention initiatives and strategies.  With regard to measures aimed at preventing such thefts, I am informed by the Garda authorities that information has been disseminated to the Crime Prevention Officers' Network countrywide specifically dealing with the topic of dog thefts. The Garda National Crime Prevention Unit's advice on pet...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (3 Jun 2021)

James Browne: ...to measures aimed at preventing such thefts, I am informed by the Garda authorities that information has been disseminated to the Crime Prevention Officers' Network countrywide specifically dealing with the topic of dog thefts. The Garda National Crime Prevention Unit's advice on pet safety concurs with the advice from animal welfare groups and animal insurance companies about keeping...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Feb 2021)

James Browne: ...that they are needed. However, they certainly will not be the only step in tackling this very serious and emotionally damaging issue. The Garda Síochána takes this issue very seriously. Before Christmas, gardaí seized 32 dogs and four horses in the Baldoyle area of north Dublin as part of the ongoing investigations into illegal puppy farms and related criminal activity....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (10 Dec 2019)

James Browne: ...greyhound track, and its inevitable closure as a result. I welcome the report's recommendations regarding care home facilities for animals to be opened next year, a fostering programme for dogs and the introduction of a 100% traceability programme involving microchipping. Animal welfare must be at the centre of this report. Anyone who abuses a dog or any other animal is less than one. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (27 Mar 2019)

James Browne: 150. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the use of sniffer dogs when searching for missing persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14374/19]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (26 Mar 2019)

James Browne: 1221. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the most recent tender issued by a local authority (details supplied) regarding operating its dog pound and warden service; when the local authority will reopen a tender process for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14018/19]