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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (27 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: In November I announced the establishment of an independently chaired high-level Stakeholder Group that will inform decisions regarding any potential legislative change related to dog control. This group will provide a forum for stakeholder organisations to express their views on issues and possible solutions related to dog control issues. The issue of restricted dog breeds and possible...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Reviews (21 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 and has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts including licensing and enforcement. My Department publishes annual statistics in respect of a range of the dog control responsibilities of...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 set out requirements that owners of 11 specific breeds of dogs, including strains or crosses of those breeds, must comply with. As a cross of restricted breeds, the dog in question is covered by the 1998 regulations and must adhere to the rules. In public, restricted dogs, and any crosses thereof, must be:muzzledon a sufficiently strong leash or chain not...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...There is an additional €1 million for local community development committees, bringing the allocation to €3.4 million. There is an additional €1.5 million under the European social fund for social innovation supports to help mentor and develop social enterprises. There is €0.5 million to promote responsible dog ownership. There is an increase of €0.4...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I absolutely agree there is nothing more disgusting that dog fouling. There are irresponsible dog owners who allow that to happen. I agree the fines should be greater. It is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Under the litter Act, that Department has responsibility but I have no problem with highlighting the issue in terms of my Department. We are...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Services 2024
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Revised) (7 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I will certainly ask the group to look at the issue of dog fouling. As to the make-up of the group, it is getting bigger every day and I do not want it to become so big that is unworkable. I will ask about that point. I am sure some of the people in the group will have small children and older people will be represented by other groups. The stakeholder group...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (1 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Department of Rural and Community Development was established in 2017 and has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. Section 15(1) of the Control of Dogs Act...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Legislative Reviews (31 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014, taking account of recommendations from, inter alia, the Report of the Working Group on Control of Dogs, the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Animal Welfare (24 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. Each year my Department collects and collates...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...not intended to cover circumstances where another Government Department or Agency has a primary responsibility. A person who is blind or visually impaired, can claim a tax credit if they own a trained guide dog. The Guide Dog Allowance is an annual allowance of €825 at the standard 20% rate of Income Tax (equal to a tax credit of €16). The allowance is administered by the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. Each year my officials collect and collate statistics from local authorities in relation to dog control...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 882 and 883 together. My Department has overall policy responsibility for the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. This legislation makes provision for dog licensing arrangements and the functions of dog wardens. Local Authorities have responsibility for all operational matters under the Control of Dogs Acts. As outlined by the Minister for Justice in...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Priorities (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...way charities report and implement new provisions that will clarify certain thresholds and the general duties of trustees. I hope to progress the Bill through the Houses shortly. My Department also has policy responsibility for the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010 and the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 to 2014. My officials are reviewing the existing legislative provisions under the Dog...

Policing, Protests and Public Order: Statements (28 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...coming through Templemore is bigger than the last one. We want to see more gardaí on our streets. Crime in our society is changing. Whether through the use of bodycams, facial recognition technology, dog units or water cannons, this Government will act and give the Garda the tools it needs to do its job and keep our streets safe. Let us be clear tonight: where force is needed,...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: On the issue of dogs, a couple of weeks ago I outlined that fines under the Control of Dogs Act will increase from 1 December. Previously, all fines were €100, regardless of how serious the offence was. We now have a fine of €300, and multiple fines can be issued at the same time. The Cathaoirleach is dead right. If we are not out there and we do not have dog wardens making...

Select Committee on Social Protection: Estimates for Public Service 2023
Vote 42 - Rural and Community Development (Supplementary) (22 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...of €2 million capital from the A7 rural regeneration and development subhead to meet demand under the LEADER subhead; movement of €2 million capital from the A7 rural regeneration and development subhead to B4 for once-off funding of dog control infrastructure; movement of €1.258 million from current to capital within the B6 support for disadvantaged communities...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Bodies (15 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: In late 2022, Minister Mc Conalogue was tasked by the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste Micheál Martin to lead a cross-government review of legislation regarding dogs. I met with Minister Mc Conalogue on Monday 9th January and we requested officials to convene a working group on the control of dogs’ issue. This group, which was chaired by DAFM, produced a report in March. I was...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Bodies (15 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: In late 2022, Minister Mc Conalogue was tasked by the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste Micheál Martin to lead a cross-government review of legislation regarding dogs. I met with Minister Mc Conalogue on Monday 9th January and we requested officials to convene a working group on the control of dogs’ issue. This group, which was chaired by DAFM, produced a report in March. I was...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Control of Dogs (14 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: In late 2022, Minister McConalogue was tasked by the then Taoiseach, now Tánaiste Micheál Martin to lead a cross-government review of legislation regarding dogs. I met with Minister McConalogue on Monday 9th January and we requested officials to convene a working group on the control of dogs’ issue. This group, which was chaired by DAFM, produced a report in March. I was...