Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Photo of Cecilia KeaveneyCecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I would like to raise two issues. I previously asked for a debate on dangerous dogs, dogs under threat and the upcoming animal welfare Bill. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government intends to introduce regulations to microchip dogs. Will the Leader ask him to come to the House before he finalises them because I would like to know how he proposes to deal with non-pedigree dogs, which should be neutered or which raise safety and licensing concerns? When the Minister introduces the microchip regulations, how will he deal with the dogs that cause problems in our communities?

The National Council on Special Education has been up and running for a short time. Would it be appropriate for the head of the council or the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House to discuss the implementation of yet another external body and to examine the effectiveness of strategies in place for the special education cohort?

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