Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I outlined in sufficiently clear terms the issue about which I am concerned, which relates primarily to what happens when these animals gain entry to private property. I do not wish to advocate a specific solution because I might be promoting some commercial interest or other. If, however, the use of electric fences or collars was compulsory on private property, dogs might not be able to escape from their owners' properties. I am not confident that the case to which I refer can be dealt with under the regulations. I trust that the Minister of State will bring this matter to the attention of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.