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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (21 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Paul Donnelly: 320. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the VAT rate for dog grooming is at 23%, while the hair dressing industry is taxed at 9%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13029/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Martin Browne: .... To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he has acted on the concerns submitted to his office by an individual (details supplied) regarding numerous websites that have listed dogs for sale or adoption, in contravention of the Animal Health and Welfare (Sale or supply of pet animals) Regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12430/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to improve animal welfare. Imparting knowledge on animal welfare plays a crucial role in improving standards nationally. For example, raising awareness on responsible pet ownership can help to prevent dogs subsequently being abandoned or surrendered to charities for rehoming, thus helping to reduce the pressure dog shelters and charities may come under. The attached spreadsheet provides...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Mattie McGrath: 1578. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the Working Group set up to look at the Control of Dogs Act 1986 in relation to protection of sheep and lambs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13544/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greyhound Industry (21 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...11,651 2022 11,599 2023 1,950 * The legislation requiring microchipping was introduced in 2016, and therefore the 2016 figures include a backlog of dogs to be microchipped.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (21 Mar 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Holly Cairns: 1610. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will outline any activities he is pursuing around legislative changes concerning conditions of dog ownership and or licensing. [12762/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Dessie Ellis: Will the Tánaiste indicate the status of the Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Act? Will he also indicate if unannounced inspections of dog breeding establishments will be included in the proposed legislative amendments? If so, can he tell us whether these inspections will be carried out by proper authorities such as the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals?

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (9 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 55. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an update on the legislation his Department is involved in regarding the control of dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11959/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (9 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Deputy will be aware that responsibility for Dog Breeding Establishments lies with Department of Rural and Community Development as provided for by the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. An establishment keeping six or more bitches of more than six months of age capable of being used for breeding purposes falls within the scope of the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010. Local...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (9 Mar 2023)

Alan Dillon: 356. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking to improve dog control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11883/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Architects of the Good Friday Agreement (Resumed): Lord Empey (9 Mar 2023)

...do better, but these organisations have existed throughout the community for many years. One can see it on my own patch, with people running around in Range Rovers and wearing gold chains. The dogs in the street know where they are getting the money from. It is obvious to everyone and people are not stupid. It is probably fair to say that the police service has been less effective in...

International Women's Day: Statements (8 Mar 2023)

Cathal Crowe: ...on a few matters in my speech, the first of which is women in sport. I recognise it is an aim and objective of the current programme for Government. In his tenure as Minister of State with responsibility for sport, Deputy Chambers, doggedly pursued the requirement for sporting bodies to have up to 40% of their board populated by female representatives. I am glad he led that but much...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2023)

Lisa Chambers: ...in a house full of women and how on International Women's Day, he left the house this morning in the full knowledge of what day it was and how important it was. I am in a house full of men; even the dog is a boy. It is the complete opposite but, equally, I am really lucky to have the family I have. The Senator also highlighted the issue of school building projects that have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Development of Sheep Sector: Discussion (8 Mar 2023) See 3 other results from this debate

...to incentivise farmers carrying out this measure and to ensure wool is presented in good condition. When I was first elected as chairman, I had been on the sheep committee for six years. The issue of dog control was a big thing and was always on the agenda. I knew it was a big issue, and it has become an even bigger issue since then. I have witnessed some horrific cases and I have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Control of Dogs (8 Mar 2023)

Cian O'Callaghan: 281. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the Control of Dogs Act working group, the stakeholders who were consulted during the process; if scientific evidence has been incorporated; if so, if that evidence will be published; the stage that the review is currently at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11993/23]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Update on Civil Defence: Discussion (7 Mar 2023) See 3 other results from this debate

...emergency services for the Cork-Kerry region. I see at close hand the skills and capabilities of the Civil Defence, the Irish Coast Guard, the Red Cross, Kerry Mountain Rescue, the search dogs and the various voluntary agencies. Each one brings its own niche skill. When it comes to a missing person search, all of those work and blend well together. Each of those voluntary agencies has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Planning and Development Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

...'s north inner city and Clíona Kimber who contributes on climate and biodiversity. She is a lawyer and will not be here until after the courts finish work. Ms Cadell is looking after a rescue dog and will need to leave about an hour after Ms Kimber arrives. The executive selected me to appear both as chair of the DDPA and as an architect engaged with the planning systems from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Services and Supports Provided by the State for Autistic People: Discussion (2 Mar 2023)

...A person who has great potential could come out with very low marks or having failed because he or she has misinterpreted the question completely. On transport, I have clients who need support dogs but they have fallen through a gap. They are not eligible for such dogs and cannot travel as a result. A client of mine very cleverly trained herself in animal training and completely...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on Lil Reds Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign: Mr. Joseph Hughes and Irish Sepsis Foundation (2 Mar 2023)

..., that this person was still in that role but she was not. A new programme manager was appointed, Ms Ciara Hughes, and we met with her. Looking back at it now it feels as though they threw the dog a bone and they were keeping me quiet. We sat down and developed some paediatric sepsis awareness leaflets that had Sean's likeness on it. We also did a sepsis awareness video but after...