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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (20 Apr 2023)

Pádraig O'Sullivan: 85. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will outline the stakeholders who have been consulted as part of the Control of Dogs Act working group; when he will be publishing and acting on the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18560/23]

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Paul Daly: ...money improve animal welfare. On that subject, and product price and margins aside, the next largest issue – it is an even larger issue if you happen to be someone affected by it – affecting the sheep sector is that of dog controls. I welcome the initiatives being taken by the Minister and his ministerial colleague, Deputy Humphreys, but we need action. While the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recycling Farm Plastics: Discussion (19 Apr 2023)

Michael Fitzmaurice: ...colleague, Deputy Kerrane. Deputy Carthy also worked well with us on the committee and he should be praised for it. I have a question for the Department. The committee, the Department and the dog on the street know that a few independent contractors have been pushed outside the system for one reason or other. Last year the Department put out a contract and moved a large amount of...

Finance Bill 2023: Report Stage (18 Apr 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Mattie McGrath: ..., travels to such noted places as Kilgarvan. He passes through it and calls to different confectionery stores, not to mention any names, because we would be accused of promoting certain businesses. He goes to places like that and all over An Mumhan, five or six counties in Munster. The Minister and I along with the dogs in the street know that the charging points are not yet in place...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: The Future of STEM in Irish Education: Discussion (Resumed) (18 Apr 2023)

...develop those skills and thinking so that we can progress them across the continuum. I will make a comment about leaving certificate reform and the question of whether the tail is wagging the dog. Is it assessment or the programme? We do policy and curriculum well, but the traditional leaving certificate still involves rote learning and we know that teachers teach to the test. If we...

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: 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 Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (18 Apr 2023)

Neasa Hourigan: ...for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a dead greyhound being eaten by wildlife was found at a registered greyhound premises in Kilkenny in mid-March 2023; the reason four of the remaining dogs who were seized at this premises were accepted for racing and trialling at the SIS race meeting at Kilkenny greyhound track within the previous eight days; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (18 Apr 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Holly Cairns: 1122. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide information from the Rásaíocht Con Éireann Traceability System on the number of non-coursing dogs entered on the RCETS for each of the years 2021 and 2022; the breakdown of the 35,701 greyhounds entered on RCETS by year of birth, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (18 Apr 2023)

Paul Kehoe: 1141. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine for an update in relation to the Control of Dogs Act 1986 working group; if he will provide details of the number of additional dog wardens to be recruited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17705/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (18 Apr 2023)

Christopher O'Sullivan: 1851. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will provide the resources necessary to secure extra dog wardens for Cork county; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17928/23]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (18 Apr 2023)

James O'Connor: ...action she will take to ensure an organisation (details supplied) will engage in stakeholder consultation in relation to the recently published interim report of the Working Group on the Control of Dogs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18051/23]

Irish Sheep Sector: Statements (30 Mar 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Mattie McGrath: ...the sheep and what happens on the mountains. The costs have gone up and soared in every area. Lambing season is now in full swing. Then, we have the pressure of marauding animals. There is no proper legislation. Dogs come in and are left loose. We saw a horrible incident last week in a part of the west where a farmer was assaulted. Sheep are lovely and very docile animals. They...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

James O'Connor: ...Ireland management's support for the Youghal track. I ask that this be looked at again. We are close to securing a deal. There have been ups and downs, but I want to get this over the line for the dog owners in Youghal. My family has a historical association with this community-run track, which is extremely important to local people.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Fiona O'Loughlin: ..., and then we have an incident such as this. I spoke yesterday about the welcome new changes the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, is bringing about in regard to dog welfare. When we look at the havoc we have seen in urban areas and on our motorways created by sulky drivers, who show no heed for horse welfare and, indeed, cause danger, it is about time...

Public Accounts Committee: Appropriation Accounts 2021
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development
Report of the Accounts of the Public Services 2021
Chapter 6: Central Government Funding of Local Authorities (30 Mar 2023) See 9 other results from this debate

Matt Carthy: I thank the witnesses for attending. I have a couple of questions that have not been touched on. There has been discussion around legislation pertaining to dogs and there was a Government announcement this week. With regard to the Department of Rural and Community Development, are there any plans or discussions on what the new legislation might mean for the Department and any additional...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Pat Buckley: ...can be progressed further. Do members have any views or is that recommendation agreed? That is agreed and I thank the members. I move now move to petition No. 7 of 2023 entitled “Reform of VAT rate for dog grooming services” from Mr. Paul Abbott. This petition relates to a request to re-evaluate and reform the VAT treatment of dog grooming services which currently...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Michael Fitzmaurice: ...this happens. There is an option to vote to express confidence in the Government or not. I cannot vote confidence because, no offence to Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil, when the pup is pulling the dog around the field, something has to be done. There is a simple reason. When you see a Green Party Senator embarking on a judicial review regarding an outer bypass, there are 30 years on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023) See 2 other results from this debate

Fiona O'Loughlin: ...Barracks this afternoon well. All those considering a career in the Defence Forces should know the culture will change - the Government will ensure it does. I recently raised issues relating to dog wardens and dog controls and the impact of that, particularly on sheep farmers in south Kildare. My colleague, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, brought...

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Committee Stage (29 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: I move amendment No. 4: In page 8, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “ “companion animal” in relation to a companion animal medicine, means— (a) a dog or cat, (b) a rabbit, small rodent, cage bird or homing pigeon kept for domestic purposes, or (c) a terrarium animal or an aquarium fish;”.