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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Matt Carthy: We must move to a point, not where there is increased compliance, but where every dog is microchipped. If a dog is impounded and it is not microchipped, it should not be released until it is microchipped. When dog wardens are going about their business - I agree with Senator McGreehan's point that there are not enough dog wardens - they should be able to check immediately when walking past...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Matt Carthy: I agree we must have a system under which, at a minimum, dogs can be identified. In the first instance it is done via the microchip. The opening statements stated that 700 dogs have been microchipped since 2017. Do we have a figure for the total number of dogs that are microchipped and more importantly the number that are not?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Matt Carthy: I have one last question. I was looking at Mr. Savage's site in relation to stud dogs. Does he have the same levels of control for people advertising dogs that are essentially being lent for stud as those listed for sale?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Act 1986: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Matt Carthy: The legislation concerned - the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Act - falls under the auspices of the Department with regard to the policy direction. Is that not right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Matt Carthy: If a vet or a pound does not use Fido's system and a dog that is microchipped comes into its possession, how easy is it to find out how to return the dog to its owner? Does it have to pay Fido a fee? Is the option available to anybody who has access to read the chip?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Act 1986: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Matt Carthy: I will ask about the areas over which the Department of Rural and Community Development has responsibility, including the Control of Dogs Act and the Dog Breeding Establishments Act. Since the establishment of the Department, the number of enforcement actions has reduced drastically. In 2015, under the Department as it was then constituted, there were 4,849 on-the-spot fines. In 2020, the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Matt Carthy: I apologise if I ask something that has been covered. We have been coming in and out to vote in the Dáil It is fair to say that the issue of dog welfare and dog control probably is not something the majority of people wake up thinking about every morning. It is not a high-profile issue per se. Because of that, it is frustrating when we are dealing with it. For example, tonight we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulation of Sale and Supply of Pets and Animal Welfare: Discussion (1 Jun 2021)

Matt Carthy: ...seems to have a less clear role and then the role of local authorities is mixed so it is almost as if there are three Departments involved. I note from some media reports that the staff of the dog control unit in the Department of Rural and Community Development have raised concerns about where they are. What does Ms Bristow consider to be the best way to approach this issue holistically...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (13 Jan 2021)

Matt Carthy: 1189. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of dog attacks on sheep flocks by county in 2020; the number of sheep attacked by county in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1087/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Functions (15 Jun 2021)

Matt Carthy: 1181. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether the dog control unit should move to his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30781/21]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (13 Jul 2021)

Matt Carthy: 642. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her position on a proposed move of the dog control unit from her Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37438/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulations and Verification Systems of Online Sales of Pets: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Matt Carthy: I am referencing the advertising. If I want to advertise a stud dog on Mr. Savage's website, what controls are in place? Are they the same as if I were selling a puppy or is it a different system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Act 1986: Discussion (25 May 2022)

Matt Carthy: I will ask the question a different way. The programme for Government contains a commitment to "Ensure robust and consistent enforcement of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act." Who is responsible for the delivery of that action?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Matt Carthy: This is the working group on the control of dogs.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Dangerous Dog Breeds and Sheep Worrying: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Matt Carthy: Is that working group examining all the animal welfare, and particularly dog welfare, legislation is or is it very much about the control of the animals?

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

Matt Carthy: 580. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of dog attacks on livestock reported to An Garda Síochána in each of the years 2016 to date, by county or similar geographic unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15121/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Livestock Issues (28 Mar 2023)

Matt Carthy: 794. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of dog attacks on livestock in each of the years 2017 to 2022 and to date in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15116/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (18 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: 1743. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the checks that are in place to ensure that pet dogs and other animals that are entering Ireland do not pose a risk of rabies or other diseases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63215/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Diseases (31 Jan 2023)

Matt Carthy: 771. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 1743 of 18 January 2023, if dogs and pets entering Ireland from Ukraine are considered EU or non-EU for the purpose of health certification and health documentation checks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4273/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (2 Nov 2021)

Matt Carthy: 1182. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if greyhound racecourses are required to ensure that vets are on site while official and unofficial dog trials are taking place to ensure care is available for animals that sustain injury in the course of trials as opposed to races; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52421/21]