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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Programme (30 Jan 2024)

Joe O'Brien: ...Charities Amendment Bill, 2023, which was published on 22 December 2023, and concluded Stage 2 of the legislative process on 25 January 2024. In addition, there is initial work on amendments to the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts . The Charities Amendment Bill revises and updates the 2009 Charities Act, and is a key step that needs to be implemented...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agricultural Shows (2 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Brien: ...community value and their value in maintaining a key piece of our national identity. Numerous events are undertaken every summer. They include the judging of cattle, horses, sheep, horticulture, dogs, arts and crafts, cookery, and numerous children's competitions. It is recognised that the costs have increased to host these events. The costs reflect the large range of activities that...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: I propose to take Questions Nos. 917 and 918 together. It is the responsibility of each local authority to maintain the register of dog breeding establishments in its administrative area. However, my Department does publish annual statistics on a range of local authority dog control responsibilities, including in relation to dog breeding establishments. This information is collated from...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Dog Breeding Industry (15 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Brien: My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, while local authorities have responsibility for all operational matters, including enforcement. The Act provides for Guidelines to be put in place for the management and operation of Dog Breeding Establishments. Following a public consultation process in 2018, my Department published new...